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AMPLIFON Hungary Trade and Service Provider LLC – €197,000 Fine (Hungary, 2022)
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AMPLIFON Hungary was fined EUR 197,000 for sending unsolicited invitations for hearing screenings without consent. The company obtained personal data from the Ministry of the Interior but failed to inform individuals properly. This case shows the importance of obtaining consent and providing clear information about data use.
What happened
AMPLIFON Hungary contacted individuals for hearing screenings without their consent, using data obtained from the Ministry of the Interior.
Who was affected
Individuals who received unsolicited invitations for hearing screenings from AMPLIFON Hungary.
What the authority found
The Hungarian data protection authority found that AMPLIFON Hungary processed personal data unlawfully and did not provide adequate information to the individuals.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a strong reminder for companies to obtain consent before processing personal data and to ensure transparency in their communications. It highlights the risks of non-compliance with data protection regulations.
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The Hungarian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 197,000 on AMPLIFON Hungary Trade and Service Provider LLC. The DPA had received complaints from several data subjects for having received unsolicited invitations to a hearing screening. During its investigation, the DPA found that the company had contacted the data subjects without first obtaining their consent. The company had received the data from the Ministry of the Interior for market research purposes. The DPA found that the company had processed the data unlawfully and contrary to the original purpose for market research. In addition, the DPA found that the company had not provided the data subjects with sufficient information on the data processing.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for AMPLIFON Hungary Trade and Service Provider LLC in HU
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
11 August 2022
Authority
Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság
Fine Amount
€197,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. AMPLIFON Hungary Trade and Service Provider LLC - Hungary (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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