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WS WiSpear Systems Ltd – €925,000 Fine (Cyprus, 2021)
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WS WiSpear Systems Ltd collected personal data from individuals without their knowledge during technology tests. This action violated rules about transparency and legality. The fine of EUR 925,000 shows that companies must be clear about how they handle personal data.
What happened
WS WiSpear Systems Ltd collected Media Access Control addresses and International Mobile Subscriber Identity data without informing individuals.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was collected without their knowledge during technology tests by WS WiSpear Systems Ltd.
What the authority found
The Cypriot data protection authority found that WS WiSpear Systems Ltd violated the principle of legality and transparency in data collection.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of transparency in data collection practices. Companies must ensure they inform individuals about how their data is used to avoid significant fines.
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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
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. WS WiSpear Systems Ltd - Cyprus (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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