Website operator – €10,000 Fine (Austria, 2024)
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An Austrian website operator was fined €10,000 for not deleting a person's data when they requested it. This matters because it shows the importance of respecting users' rights to have their data removed. Website operators should ensure they have clear processes for handling such requests.
What happened
A website operator failed to comply with a user's request to delete their personal data.
Who was affected
The individual who requested the deletion of their data was affected.
What the authority found
The Austrian DPA ruled that the website operator did not fulfill their obligation to delete personal data upon request.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for website operators to have effective systems in place for managing user data requests. It reinforces the idea that ignoring such requests can lead to financial penalties.
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The Austrian DPA has imposed a fine in the amount of EUR 11,000 on a website operator. An individual had filed a complaint with the DPA because the controller had failed to comply with the data subject's request to delete their data.
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Details
Fine Date
4 January 2024
Authority
Datenschutzbehörde
Fine Amount
€10,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Website operator - Austria (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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