Company – €1,400 Fine (Hungary, 2021)

€1,400Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság27 April 2021Hungary
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A Hungarian company was fined EUR 1,400 for recording a phone call without telling the caller or getting their consent. The call was shared with the caller's employer, who then fired him. This case highlights the importance of transparency and having a legal reason to process personal data.

What happened

A company recorded a phone call without informing the caller or obtaining consent and shared it with the caller's employer.

Who was affected

The person who made the phone call and had their conversation recorded and shared with their employer.

What the authority found

The authority found that the company processed personal data without a legal basis and failed to inform the caller about the recording, violating GDPR rules.

Why this matters

This case underscores the need for companies to be transparent about data collection and to ensure they have a valid reason for processing personal data. Businesses should review their data handling practices to avoid similar violations.

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Insufficient legal basis for data processing

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Details

Fine Date

27 April 2021

Authority

Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság

Fine Amount

€1,400

Enforcement Tracker ID

692

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