Company – €1,600 Fine (Finland, 2023)

€1,600Tietosuojavaltuutetun toimisto4 September 2023Finland
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General GDPR enforcement action

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A Finnish company providing psychotherapy services was fined for not explaining to a customer why they couldn't access their personal data. This matters because it emphasizes the importance of transparency in handling personal information. Businesses must communicate clearly with customers about their data rights.

What happened

The Finnish DPA fined the company €1,600 for failing to inform a customer about the reasons for denying access to their psychotherapy records.

Who was affected

A customer who requested access to their stored personal data was affected by this situation.

What the authority found

The authority found that the company did not comply with GDPR requirements to inform the customer about the denial of access to their data.

Why this matters

This ruling underscores the need for businesses to be transparent when handling personal data requests. Companies should ensure they communicate clearly with customers about their data rights to avoid penalties.

GDPR Articles Cited

Art. 15 GDPR
Art. 12(3) GDPR
Full Legal Summary
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The Finnish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,600 on a company providing psychotherapy services. A customer had submitted a request for access to their stored personal data. However, the company had not informed the customer of the reason why the records of the psychotherapy sessions could not be provided.

Details

Fine Date

4 September 2023

Authority

Tietosuojavaltuutetun toimisto

Fine Amount

€1,600

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-2052

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