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.
A private individual in Germany faced scrutiny for not following data processing rules, but no fine was imposed. This case serves as a reminder that even individuals must comply with data protection principles. It shows that non-compliance can lead to investigations, even if no financial penalty is applied.
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 noted that the individual did not adhere to general data processing principles, but no fine was issued.
Why this matters
This case illustrates that everyone, including private individuals, must be aware of data protection rules to avoid potential issues.
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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
2353
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Germany (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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