Employee at a Covid 19 testing center – €300 Fine (Germany, 2020)
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An employee at a Covid-19 testing center used a person's test data to contact them on WhatsApp for personal reasons. This misuse of personal data led to a small fine. It highlights the importance of handling sensitive health information properly.
What happened
A Covid-19 testing center employee used a person's test data to contact them privately via WhatsApp.
Who was affected
A person who was tested for Covid-19 and had their data misused by the testing center employee.
What the authority found
The authority fined the employee for using personal data without permission, violating GDPR's requirement for fair and lawful processing.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder that even individuals within organizations must respect data privacy rules. Businesses should ensure employees understand the importance of protecting personal data.
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An employee at a Covid 19 testing center used the data of a tested person to contact them via WhatsApp for private purposes.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Employee at a Covid 19 testing center in DE
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Details
Fine Date
1 January 2020
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Fine Amount
€300
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Employee at a Covid 19 testing center - Germany (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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