Lawyer – €843 Fine (Hungary, 2021)

€843Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság3 December 2021Hungary
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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

Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 6(1) GDPR
Art. 9(1) GDPR
Full Legal Summary
Detailed

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

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