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Credit institution – €2,700 Fine (Hungary, 2022)
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A credit institution in Hungary was fined EUR 2,700 for transferring loan claims to a new bank account without getting consent from the individuals involved. The data protection authority found that this action violated privacy laws. This ruling stresses the importance of obtaining consent before handling personal data.
What happened
The credit institution transferred claims from individuals' loan agreements to a new bank account without their consent.
Who was affected
Individuals whose loan agreements were affected were impacted by the unauthorized transfer.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the credit institution violated GDPR by processing personal data without valid consent.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder for all businesses that consent is crucial when handling personal data. Companies must ensure they have the necessary permissions before making changes that affect individuals' information.
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The Hungarian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 2,700 on a credit institution. Several individuals had filed a complaint with the DPA due to the fact that the controller had transferred claims from their loan agreements to a new bank account without their consent.
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Details
Fine Date
1 January 2022
Authority
Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság
Fine Amount
€2,700
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Credit institution - Hungary (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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