Private Individual – €200 Fine (Romania, 2021)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A Romanian individual was fined for sharing personal data without permission. They posted sensitive information, like salary details and a child's enrollment file, on Facebook and in local homes. This case highlights the importance of having a legal reason to share personal information.
What happened
A private individual unlawfully disclosed personal data by distributing materials in homes and posting on Facebook.
Who was affected
Individuals whose salary details and a child's enrollment information were shared without consent.
What the authority found
The Romanian DPA found the individual processed data without a legal basis and failed to inform people about the data use.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder that individuals must have a valid reason to share others' personal data. It emphasizes the need for transparency and legal compliance when handling personal information.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Romanian DPA (ANSPDCP) has imposed a fine of EUR 200 on a private individual due to the unlawful disclosure of personal data. The controller had disclosed personal data of several individuals by distributing some materials in households of the municipality and through posts on his personal Facebook account. This involved, on the one hand, a photo of a salary statement of the data subject, whereby, among other things, the surname, first name, place of work and salary could be extracted. The other was a photo of a file from the register of children enrolled in the kindergarten of the municipality, whereby personal data of a minor child were disclosed. The DPA found that the controller had processed the data without a legal basis and had not informed the data subjects about the processing of their data.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Private Individual in RO
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
30 July 2021
Authority
Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal
Fine Amount
€200
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-787
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private Individual - Romania (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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