Cyprus Judo Federation – €5,000 Fine (Cyprus, 2022)
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The Cyprus Judo Federation was fined EUR 5,000 for posting photos and videos of a minor without getting consent. The coach involved did not cooperate with the investigation, leading to the fine. This case shows the importance of getting permission before sharing personal content online, especially involving minors.
What happened
A judo coach shared photos and videos of a minor online without consent.
Who was affected
A minor and their family, whose images were shared on social media without permission.
What the authority found
The Cypriot DPA fined the Cyprus Judo Federation for not cooperating during the investigation into the unauthorized sharing of personal images.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for organizations to obtain consent before sharing personal images, particularly of minors. It also underscores the importance of cooperating with data protection authorities during investigations.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Cypriot DPA has imposed a fine on the Cyprus Judo Federation. The father of a member had filed a complaint with the DPA because the judo coach of his minor son had published photographic and audiovisual material on a social media platform without his prior consent. During the course of the investigation, the trainer did not sufficiently cooperate with the DPA, which therefore imposed a fine of EUR 5,000 for a violation of Art. 31 GDPR.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Cyprus Judo Federation in CY
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2022
Authority
Commissioner for Personal Data Protection
Fine Amount
€5,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1273
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Cyprus Judo Federation - Cyprus (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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