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Coin dealer – €80,700 Fine (Hungary, 2022)
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A coin dealer in Hungary was fined €80,700 for not providing enough information to customers about how their data would be used. The Hungarian Data Protection Authority found that customers could not give informed consent due to unclear privacy policies. This ruling stresses the importance of clear communication in data processing.
What happened
The coin dealer failed to inform customers adequately about data processing practices.
Who was affected
New or prospective customers who were not properly informed about how their data would be used.
What the authority found
The authority determined that the dealer's privacy policy lacked sufficient information, making the data processing unlawful.
Why this matters
This decision highlights the necessity for businesses to provide clear and accessible information about data usage. It serves as a warning that vague policies can lead to significant penalties.
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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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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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