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Clearview AI Inc. – €10,000 Fine (Germany, 2020)
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Clearview AI Inc. was fined in Germany for not providing information requested by the data protection authority during an investigation. This lack of cooperation is significant because it hinders the authority's ability to ensure compliance with privacy laws. Companies must be transparent and responsive to regulatory inquiries to avoid penalties.
What happened
Clearview AI Inc. failed to provide requested information during a data protection investigation.
Who was affected
Individuals whose data may have been processed by Clearview AI were indirectly affected by the company's lack of transparency.
What the authority found
The authority found that Clearview AI did not comply with requests for information, violating GDPR's requirements for cooperation with investigations.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the importance of cooperating with data protection authorities. Companies should be prepared to respond promptly to inquiries to avoid fines.
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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.
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No other enforcement actions found for Clearview AI Inc. in DE
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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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