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Employee at a Covid 19 testing center – €300 Fine (Germany, 2020)
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An employee at a Covid-19 testing center was fined for using a patient's information to contact them on WhatsApp for personal reasons. This matters because it shows that personal data must be used only for its intended purpose.
What happened
The employee contacted a tested person via WhatsApp for private purposes using their data.
Who was affected
The individual who was tested for Covid-19 and had their data misused was affected.
What the authority found
The authority found that the employee violated GDPR by using personal data without a valid reason.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the need for strict adherence to data privacy rules, reminding employees to use personal data only for official purposes.
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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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