WS WiSpear Systems Ltd – €925,000 Fine (Cyprus, 2021)
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Cyprus fined WS WiSpear Systems Ltd EUR 925,000 for secretly collecting personal data during tech demos. This matters because it shows companies must be transparent about data collection. Businesses should ensure they have clear consent from people before gathering their information.
What happened
WS WiSpear Systems Ltd collected personal data without informing individuals during technology tests and presentations.
Who was affected
Individuals whose Media Access Control addresses and International Mobile Subscriber Identity data were collected without their knowledge.
What the authority found
The Cypriot authority found WS WiSpear violated the GDPR's principles of legality, objectivity, and transparency by collecting data without informing people.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of transparency in data collection, reminding companies to clearly inform individuals when collecting their data. It underscores the need for businesses to review their data collection practices to ensure compliance with privacy laws.
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The Cypriot DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 925,000 on WS WiSpear Systems Ltd. The company had collected various data from individuals (Media Access Control addresses and International Mobile Subscriber Identity data) without their knowledge as part of tests and presentations of technologies. In this context, the DPA found a violation of the principle of legality, objectivity and transparency.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for WS WiSpear Systems Ltd in CY
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
12 November 2021
Authority
Commissioner for Personal Data Protection
Fine Amount
€925,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-909
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. WS WiSpear Systems Ltd - Cyprus (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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