Private individual – Fine (Germany, 2023)
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.
Another private individual in Germany was also found to have not complied with data processing rules, but similarly, no fine was given. This highlights that individuals must be cautious about how they handle personal data. It shows that even minor violations can attract attention from data protection authorities.
What happened
A private individual was found to be non-compliant with general data processing principles.
Who was affected
The individual involved in the data processing activities was affected.
What the authority found
The German data protection authority observed non-compliance with general data processing principles, but did not impose a fine.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder that individuals must understand and follow data protection rules to avoid scrutiny.
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Non-compliance with general data processing principles
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Fine
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2023
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Enforcement Tracker ID
2281
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Germany (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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