Clearview AI Inc. – €10,000 Fine (Germany, 2020)

€10,000Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz1 January 2020Germany
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Clearview AI Inc. was fined EUR 10,000 in Germany for not providing information requested by the data protection authority during an investigation. This case shows that companies must cooperate with authorities when they are asked for information.

What happened

Clearview AI Inc. failed to provide requested information to the data protection authority during an investigation.

Who was affected

The data protection authority conducting the investigation was affected by Clearview AI's lack of cooperation.

What the authority found

The authority fined Clearview AI for not complying with a request for information, as required under GDPR.

Why this matters

This case highlights the importance of cooperation with data protection authorities. Companies should be prepared to provide requested information promptly to avoid penalties.

GDPR Articles Cited

Art. 58(1) GDPR
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The DPA from Hamburg has fined Clearview AI Inc. EUR 10,000 for failing to provide information requested by the DPA during an investigation.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Clearview AI Inc. in DE

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

1 January 2020

Authority

Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz

Fine Amount

€10,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-1035

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