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Elektro & Automasjon Systemer AS – €20,000 Fine (Norway, 2021)
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Elektro & Automasjon Systemer AS was fined for carrying out a credit check without a legal basis. This ruling is significant as it underscores the importance of having a valid reason for processing personal data. Companies must ensure they comply with data protection laws to avoid penalties.
What happened
Elektro & Automasjon Systemer AS conducted a credit check without any legal justification.
Who was affected
An individual whose personal data was checked without consent or legal basis.
What the authority found
The Norwegian DPA determined that the company lacked a legal basis for processing the individual's personal data.
Why this matters
This case highlights the necessity for businesses to understand the legal frameworks governing personal data processing and to ensure compliance to avoid fines.
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The Norwegian DPA (Datatilsynet) fined Elektro & Automasjon Systemer AS EUR 20,000. The controller had carried out a credit check on an individual, although there was no legal basis for doing so.
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Other enforcement actions involving Elektro & Automasjon Systemer AS in NO
Details
Fine Date
13 December 2021
Authority
Datatilsynet (Norway)
Fine Amount
€20,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Elektro & Automasjon Systemer AS - Norway (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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