Company – €32,000 Fine (Germany, 2024)
General GDPR enforcement action
This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.
A logistics company in Germany was fined EUR 32,000 for improperly disposing of delivery lists. This careless action could expose personal information of customers and employees. It serves as a crucial reminder for businesses to handle data disposal responsibly.
What happened
The logistics company failed to dispose of delivery lists correctly, risking exposure of personal information.
Who was affected
Customers and employees whose information was included in the improperly disposed delivery lists.
What the authority found
The authority determined that the company did not follow proper data disposal practices, violating data protection rules.
Why this matters
This case underscores the importance of secure data disposal methods. Companies must implement clear policies for handling and disposing of sensitive information to protect privacy.
The DPA of Hamburg has imposed a fine of EUR 32,000 on a logistics company for incorrectly disposing of delivery lists.
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Fine
€32K
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2024
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Fine Amount
€32,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2444
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Company - Germany (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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