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Bank – €72,500 Fine (Hungary, 2022)
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A bank was fined EUR 72,500 for conducting an unauthorized second credit check on a customer. This is significant because it shows that companies must have a valid reason for processing personal data. Businesses should ensure they have proper legal grounds before accessing customer information.
What happened
The bank conducted a second credit check on an individual without their request or consent.
Who was affected
The individual whose credit was checked without authorization was affected.
What the authority found
The Hungarian DPA ruled that the bank acted unlawfully by performing a second credit check without a legal basis.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder for companies to verify they have the right to process personal data. It underscores the importance of compliance with data protection regulations.
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The Hungarian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 72,500 on a bank. An individual had filed a complaint with the DPA. The bank had conducted a credit check on the individual based on a credit application. However, the bank later conducted a second credit check, although the individual had not requested a new credit offer. The DPA therefore found that this second credit check was carried out unlawfully due to the lack of a legal basis.
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Details
Fine Date
5 October 2022
Authority
Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság
Fine Amount
€72,500
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1440
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Bank - Hungary (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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