Private individual – Fine (Germany, 2022)
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 be non-compliant with data processing rules. This is important because it shows that everyone, even individuals, must follow data protection laws when handling personal information.
What happened
The individual failed to comply with general data processing principles under GDPR.
Who was affected
People whose data was processed by the individual were affected by this non-compliance.
What the authority found
The authority determined that the individual did not adhere to the required data processing principles outlined in GDPR.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder that data protection rules apply to everyone, not just businesses. Individuals should be aware of their responsibilities when handling personal data.
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Non-compliance with general data processing principles
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Details
Fine Date
1 January 2022
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Enforcement Tracker ID
1741
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Germany (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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