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International Card Services B.V. – €150,000 Fine (Netherlands, 2024)
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International Card Services B.V. was fined EUR 150,000 for not conducting a required data protection impact assessment before starting a customer identification process. This is significant because it shows that companies must assess risks before handling sensitive personal data to avoid penalties.
What happened
International Card Services B.V. failed to carry out a data protection impact assessment before starting the digital identification of customers.
Who was affected
Approximately 1.5 million customers whose sensitive personal data was involved in the identification process were affected.
What the authority found
The Dutch DPA ruled that ICS did not comply with GDPR requirements by failing to conduct a necessary assessment.
Why this matters
This case underscores the necessity for companies to perform risk assessments when handling sensitive data. It sets a precedent that neglecting this duty can lead to hefty fines.
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The Dutch DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 150,000 on International Card Services B.V. (ICS). ICS failed to carry out a data protection impact assessment before starting the digital identification of customers in the Netherlands in 2019. The identity check covered around 1.5 million people and involved sensitive personal data such as pictures of the data subjects.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for International Card Services B.V. in NL
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
15 January 2024
Authority
Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens
Fine Amount
€150,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2183
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. International Card Services B.V. - Netherlands (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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