Coin dealer – €80,700 Fine (Hungary, 2022)
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A coin dealer in Hungary was fined for not providing enough information about data processing, which prevented customers from giving informed consent. This case underlines the importance of clear privacy policies for businesses handling customer data.
What happened
The coin dealer failed to provide sufficient information about data processing, making consent invalid.
Who was affected
New or prospective customers of the coin dealer who were not properly informed about data use.
What the authority found
The Hungarian DPA ruled that the coin dealer's lack of information made data processing unlawful due to invalid consent.
Why this matters
This case stresses the importance of transparency in data practices and having detailed privacy policies. Businesses should ensure their customers understand how their data is used to comply with privacy regulations.
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The Hungarian DPA imposed a fine of EUR 80,700 on a coin dealer. During its investigation, the DPA found that the privacy policy did not contain sufficient information about the data processing regarding data of new or prospective customers. The DPA also found that due to the lack of information, the data subjects could not give their informed consent and the data processing was therefore unlawful.
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No other enforcement actions found for Coin dealer in HU
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Details
Fine Date
12 September 2022
Authority
Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság
Fine Amount
€80,700
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Coin dealer - Hungary (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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