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DPA case 0603-98/2022/6 – Violation Found (Slovenia, 2022)

Violation Found
Informacijski pooblaščenec14 November 2022Slovenia
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Violation Found

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A Slovenian data protection authority reprimanded a person for sharing private information via email with unauthorized recipients. They found that the individual had no legal basis for sharing the data but did not impose a fine due to mitigating circumstances. This case highlights the importance of understanding data sharing rules.

What happened

An individual forwarded an email containing personal data to 46 unauthorized recipients.

Who was affected

Individuals whose personal information was shared without consent.

What the authority found

The Slovenian authority ruled that the individual lacked a legal basis for sharing the data.

Why this matters

This ruling serves as a reminder that even unintentional data sharing can lead to consequences. Businesses should train employees on data protection rules to avoid similar issues.

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Art. 6(1) GDPR
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Art. 5(2) GDPR
Art. 6(1) GDPR

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An individual (controller) forwarded an e-mail containing the residential address and date of birth of some individuals to 46 unauthorized recipients. Therefore, the DPA opened an investigation. The DPA considered that the controller could not rely on any legal basis for this processing, in breach of Article 6(1) GDPR. However, the DPA took into account that the 46 recipients included mainly state authorities and lawyers, who, in accordance with the national law are bound by professional secrecy. The DPA considered this as mitigating circumstances and decided to not impose a fine. It issued a reprimand for the lack of legal basis.

Outcome

Violation Found

The DPA found a violation but did not impose a fine.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for DPA case 0603-98/2022/6 in SI

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Decision Date

14 November 2022

Authority

Informacijski pooblaščenec

GDPRhub ID

gdprhub-6134

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