Unknown – €7,000 Fine (Germany, 2020)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A company in Germany was fined €7,000 for not allowing a privacy authority to inspect its premises and data processing equipment. This matters because companies must comply with inspections to ensure they handle personal data properly. The case highlights the importance of cooperation with data protection authorities.
What happened
A company refused to let the Bavarian DPA inspect its business premises and data processing equipment.
Who was affected
The company that was supposed to be inspected by the Bavarian DPA.
What the authority found
The authority fined the company for not cooperating with an inspection, as required by GDPR.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes that businesses must allow data protection authorities to conduct inspections, reinforcing the need for transparency in data handling practices.
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The Bavarian DPA has imposed a fine on a company. The controller had refused access to the business premises and data processing equipment during an on-site inspection carried out by the DPA pursuant to Article 58 (1) f) GDPR. The DPA then imposed a fine of EUR 20,000, which was, however, reduced to EUR 7,000 by a district court.
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Details
Fine Date
1 January 2020
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Fine Amount
€7,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown - Germany (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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