Aldi – €253,000 Fine (Hungary, 2023)
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Aldi was fined EUR 253,000 by the Hungarian data protection authority for storing customers' birth dates when they bought alcohol. This practice was meant to help cashiers but was seen as unnecessary data collection. Aldi's failure to explain the legal reason for this data use highlights the importance of clear data practices.
What happened
Aldi stored customers' birth dates in their checkout system when they purchased alcohol.
Who was affected
Customers buying alcoholic beverages at Aldi stores in Hungary.
What the authority found
The Hungarian authority decided that Aldi's collection of birth dates was excessive and lacked a clear legal basis.
Why this matters
This case shows that companies must justify any personal data they collect, even if it's for operational convenience. Businesses should ensure they only gather necessary data and can explain their reasons clearly.
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The Hungarian DPA imposed a fine of EUR 253,000 on the supermarket chain Aldi. Aldi had entered and stored the date of birth of many customers in the checkout system when purchasing alcoholic beverages. This procedure was introduced to make the cashiers' work easier, as the software could quickly calculate whether the person was over 18 or not, but was considered excessive by the DPA. Furthermore, ALDI did not answered any questions about the legal basis for this processing.
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No other enforcement actions found for Aldi in HU
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
12 April 2023
Authority
Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság
Fine Amount
€253,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1804
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Aldi - Hungary (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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