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Trucking company – €5,000 Fine (Bulgaria, 2022)

€5,000Commission for Personal Data Protection1 January 2022Bulgaria
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A trucking company was fined €5,000 for sharing a former employee's personal data without permission. This case is important because it shows that companies must protect personal information and only share it when they have a legal reason to do so.

What happened

The trucking company disclosed personal data of a former employee to third parties without a valid legal basis.

Who was affected

The former employee whose personal data was shared without consent was affected.

What the authority found

The Bulgarian data protection authority found that the trucking company violated data protection rules by sharing personal data without a legal basis.

Why this matters

This ruling highlights the need for companies to have clear policies on data sharing and to ensure they comply with legal requirements to protect individuals' privacy.

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The Bulgarian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 5,000 on a trucking company. The controller had disclosed personal data of a former employee to third parties without a valid legal basis.

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Details

Fine Date

1 January 2022

Authority

Commission for Personal Data Protection

Fine Amount

€5,000

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