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School – €1,000 Fine (Belgium, 2021)
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A Belgian school was fined for conducting a survey on student well-being without getting parents' consent. The DPA found that the school violated data protection rules by not minimizing the data collected. This case shows the importance of parental consent in handling minors' data.
What happened
The school conducted a survey on students without obtaining parental consent.
Who was affected
Minor students and their parents who were not asked for consent.
What the authority found
The Belgian DPA fined the school for failing to obtain necessary consent and violating data minimization principles.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the need for schools and organizations working with minors to prioritize parental consent. It serves as a reminder for all businesses to ensure they comply with consent requirements.
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The Belgian DPA (APD) fined a school EUR 1,000. The controller had conducted a survey on student well-being via a smartschooling system. The DPA states that the controller did not obtain the consent of the parents of the minor students and violated the principle of data minimization. The original fine of EUR 2,000 was reduced to EUR 1,000 after the controller appealed the APD's decision.
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Details
Fine Date
15 March 2021
Authority
Autorité de Protection des Données
Fine Amount
€1,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. School - Belgium (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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