Accountancy Firm – €8,500 Fine (Belgium, 2026)
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An accountancy firm in Belgium was fined €8,500 for not deactivating a former employee's email account after they left the company. Even after the ex-employee asked for the email to be deleted, the firm did not respond. This case shows that companies must take action to protect personal data when employees leave.
What happened
The Belgian DPA fined the accountancy firm for failing to deactivate a former employee's email account and not responding to a deletion request.
Who was affected
The former employee whose personal email account was not deactivated was affected.
What the authority found
The authority found that the firm violated GDPR rules by not properly managing personal data after employment ended.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder for businesses to have clear policies for handling employee data, especially when someone leaves the company.
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No other enforcement actions found for Accountancy Firm in BE
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Details
Fine Date
23 April 2026
Authority
Autorité de Protection des Données
Fine Amount
€8,500
Enforcement Tracker ID
3112
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Accountancy Firm - Belgium (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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