Private individual – Fine (Germany, 2021)
General GDPR enforcement action
This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.
A private individual in Germany was found to have not followed data processing principles. This case is important because it shows that individuals also have responsibilities when handling personal data.
What happened
A private individual did not comply with general data processing principles.
Who was affected
People whose personal data was processed by the individual were affected.
What the authority found
The authority concluded that the individual violated GDPR by not adhering to basic data processing rules.
Why this matters
This case highlights that everyone, not just businesses, must understand and comply with data protection laws to avoid penalties.
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Non-compliance with general data processing principles
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Fine
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2021
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Enforcement Tracker ID
1340
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Germany (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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