Sole Trader – €5,000 Fine (Slovenia, 2026)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A Sole Trader in Slovenia was fined €5,000 for sharing personal data with unauthorized people. This action went against the rules that protect personal information. This case highlights the importance of keeping personal data safe and only sharing it with those who have permission.
What happened
The Sole Trader was fined for forwarding personal data to people who were not authorized to receive it.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was shared without their consent were affected.
What the authority found
The authority found that the Sole Trader violated GDPR's principle of data minimization by sharing data improperly.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder for small businesses to be cautious about how they handle personal data. Ensuring that data is only shared with authorized individuals is crucial to avoid fines.
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The Slovenian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 5,000 on a Sole Trader. The data controller forwarded personal data to unauthorised recipients, infringing the principle of data minimisation.
Related Enforcement Actions (3)
Other enforcement actions involving Sole Trader in SI
Fine
€5K
Details
Fine Date
6 January 2026
Authority
Informacijski pooblaščenec
Fine Amount
€5,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1243
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Sole Trader - Slovenia (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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