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Etterforsker1 Gruppen AS – €5,000 Fine (Norway, 2022)
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Etterforsker1 Gruppen AS was fined €5,000 for performing a credit check without a valid legal basis. This case shows that businesses must follow strict rules when handling personal data. Not having a legal reason can lead to financial penalties.
What happened
Etterforsker1 Gruppen AS carried out a credit check on an individual without legal justification.
Who was affected
An individual whose personal data was processed without a legal basis by Etterforsker1 Gruppen AS.
What the authority found
The Norwegian DPA determined that Etterforsker1 Gruppen AS violated GDPR by not having a legal basis for their credit check.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder for companies to ensure they have the right legal grounds for processing personal data to avoid fines.
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The Norwegian DPA (Datatilsynet) fined Etterforsker1 Gruppen AS EUR 5,000. The controller had carried out a credit check on an individual, although there was no legal basis for doing so.
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Other enforcement actions involving Etterforsker1 Gruppen AS in NO
Details
Fine Date
1 February 2022
Authority
Datatilsynet (Norway)
Fine Amount
€5,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1070
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Etterforsker1 Gruppen AS - Norway (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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