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Volkswagen – €1,100,000 Fine (Germany, 2022)
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Volkswagen was fined EUR 1.1 million for not informing people about how it used cameras on a test vehicle. The company recorded traffic around the vehicle but failed to meet legal requirements for transparency. This case highlights the importance of clear communication about data use in technology.
What happened
Volkswagen installed cameras on a test vehicle and did not provide required information about data processing.
Who was affected
People whose traffic was recorded by the cameras on Volkswagen's test vehicle.
What the authority found
The DPA ruled that Volkswagen violated GDPR by not informing individuals about data processing and not having necessary agreements in place.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that companies must be transparent about their data practices, especially in technology testing. Other businesses should ensure they comply with data protection laws to avoid similar penalties.
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The DPA of Lower Saxony has imposed a fine of EUR 1. 1 million on Volkswagen. The company had installed cameras on a test vehicle. The vehicle was being used to test and train the functionality of a driving assistance system to prevent traffic accidents. For this purpose, the traffic around the vehicle was recorded with the cameras. However, Volkswagen failed to provide information in accordance with Art. 13 GDPR about the data processing by the cameras attached to the vehicle. The DPA further found that, contrary to its obligation under Art. 28 GDPR, Volkswagen had not concluded a processing agreement with the company that carried out the journeys. Also, no data protection impact assessment pursuant to Art. 35 DSGVO had been carried out and the technical and organizational protection measures had not been outlined in the list of processing activities. Volkswagen has cooperated extensively with the DPA.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Volkswagen in DE
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
26 July 2022
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Fine Amount
€1,100,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1305
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Volkswagen - Germany (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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