Restaurant – €170 Fine (Germany, 2021)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A restaurant in Germany was fined for not following basic rules on how to process personal data. This matters because it reminds small businesses that they must comply with data protection principles to avoid penalties.
What happened
The restaurant did not comply with general data processing principles.
Who was affected
Customers whose personal data was collected and processed by the restaurant were affected.
What the authority found
The authority found that the restaurant violated GDPR by not adhering to essential data processing rules.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes that even small businesses must understand and follow data protection laws. Non-compliance can lead to fines and damage to reputation.
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Non-compliance with general data processing principles
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Fine
€170
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2021
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Fine Amount
€170
Enforcement Tracker ID
1209
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Restaurant - Germany (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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