Lawyer – €843 Fine (Hungary, 2021)
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A lawyer in Hungary was fined for sharing his client's personal data without permission during criminal proceedings. This matters because it shows that even professionals like lawyers must handle personal data carefully. The fine was small, but it highlights the importance of protecting client information.
What happened
A lawyer disclosed client documents containing personal data without authorization.
Who was affected
The lawyer's client, whose personal data was shared without permission.
What the authority found
The Hungarian authority found the lawyer violated data protection rules by sharing personal data without a valid reason.
Why this matters
This case underscores that all professionals, including lawyers, must respect privacy rules and secure client data. It serves as a reminder to review data handling practices to avoid similar issues.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Hungarian DPA imposed a fine of EUR 843 on a lawyer for having unauthorizedly disclosed documents containing personal data of his client in the course of criminal proceedings.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Lawyer in HU
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
3 December 2021
Authority
Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság
Fine Amount
€843
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1017
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Lawyer - Hungary (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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