Clearview AI Inc. – €10,000 Fine (Germany, 2020)
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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.
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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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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Clearview AI Inc. - Germany (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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