Deutsche Wohnen SE – €900,000 Fine (Germany, 2021)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Deutsche Wohnen SE was fined for not following basic data processing rules. The data protection authority found that the company did not comply with principles designed to protect personal data. This case serves as a warning for businesses to adhere strictly to data protection regulations.
What happened
Deutsche Wohnen SE failed to comply with general data processing principles under GDPR.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was processed by Deutsche Wohnen SE.
What the authority found
The authority determined that the company did not meet GDPR's fundamental data processing principles.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of compliance with data protection principles. Companies must ensure they follow all regulations to avoid significant fines.
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Non-compliance with general data processing principles
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Fine
€900K
Details
Fine Date
23 February 2021
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Fine Amount
€900,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
98
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Deutsche Wohnen SE - Germany (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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