DPA case 08/2019 – Complaint Upheld (Belgium, 2019)
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A Belgian company was warned for not deleting a job applicant's personal data as requested. The data protection authority found that the company violated several GDPR rules during its investigation. This case highlights the importance of respecting individuals' rights regarding their personal data in hiring processes.
What happened
The company failed to delete personal data related to a job application when requested by the applicant.
Who was affected
The job applicant whose data was not deleted was affected by this violation.
What the authority found
The authority found that the company violated multiple GDPR articles by not complying with the applicant's request to delete her personal data.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder for companies to respect individuals' rights to have their data deleted when requested. Businesses should ensure they have proper data management practices in place.
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A data subject requested the deletion of the personal data held by the data controller in the context of an job application process. The DPA undertook a broader investigation. Could the right to be forgotten be restricted in the context of a job application process? The Belgian DPA found that the controller did not delete personal data, as requested by the data subject in the context of a job application process. In further investigations, it found that the controller violated Articles 12(3), (4), 13(2)(b), 30(1)(d) and (g) of the GDPR and issued a warning by virtue of Article 58(2)(b) of the GDPR.
Outcome
Complaint Upheld
A data subject complaint that was upheld by the DPA.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for DPA case 08/2019 in BE
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. DPA case 08/2019 - Belgium (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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