Company – €32,000 Fine (Germany, 2024)

€32,000Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz1 January 2024Germany
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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.

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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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Current
Jan 2024

Fine

€32K

Details

Fine Date

1 January 2024

Authority

Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz

Fine Amount

€32,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-2444

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