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DPA case 08/2019 – Complaint Upheld (Belgium, 2019)
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A Belgian data protection authority found that a company did not delete a person's personal data after they requested it during a job application process. This matters because it shows that companies must take requests for data deletion seriously and follow the rules set by GDPR.
What happened
A person requested the deletion of their personal data related to a job application, but the company did not comply.
Who was affected
The individual who applied for a job and requested their personal data to be deleted.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the company violated several GDPR rules by failing to delete the requested personal data.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of companies having proper procedures to handle data deletion requests. It sets a precedent that companies must respect individuals' rights under GDPR.
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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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