World Class România S.A. – €2,000 Fine (Romania, 2021)
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World Class România S.A. was fined for sharing an employee's termination letter in a WhatsApp group without permission. This exposed personal details like their name, address, and ID number to other employees. The case highlights the importance of keeping personal data private, even within company communications.
What happened
World Class România S.A. shared an employee's termination letter in a WhatsApp group, exposing personal data without consent.
Who was affected
The affected individual was the employee whose termination letter was shared, revealing their personal information to other employees.
What the authority found
The Romanian DPA found that World Class România S.A. failed to protect personal data, violating GDPR's security requirements.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for companies to handle employee data with care, even in internal communications. It serves as a reminder that sharing personal information without consent can lead to penalties.
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The Romanian DPA (ANSPDCP) has imposed a fine of EUR 2,000 on World Class România S.A.. The controller had published the termination letter of an employee in a WhatsApp group used by the controller's employees. As a result, all members of this WhatsApp group were granted unauthorized access to certain personal data of the data subject (surname, first name, address, ID number, information related to the request for termination).
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No other enforcement actions found for World Class România S.A. in RO
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Details
Fine Date
7 May 2021
Authority
Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal
Fine Amount
€2,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-668
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. World Class România S.A. - Romania (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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