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Employer – €2,000 Fine (Greece, 2022)
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An employer was fined EUR 2,000 for ignoring an employee's request to stop monitoring their online courses. This case shows that businesses must respect employees' rights regarding their personal data.
What happened
The employer continued to monitor an employee's online courses despite the employee's objection.
Who was affected
The employee who was monitored during online courses was affected by this violation.
What the authority found
The Hellenic DPA ruled that the employer failed to provide a valid legal basis for processing the employee's personal data.
Why this matters
This case underscores the importance of respecting employee privacy rights. Employers should ensure they have a clear legal basis for monitoring employees.
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The Hellenic DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 2,000 on an employer. An employee had filed a complaint due to the employer's failure to comply with the employee's right to object. The employee had objected to continuous monitoring of his online courses offered via zoom. However, the employer had continued the monitoring. In addition, the DPA found that the employer could not provide a sufficient legal basis for processing the data.
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Details
Fine Date
9 March 2022
Authority
Hellenic Data Protection Authority
Fine Amount
€2,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Employer - Greece (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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