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Company – €32,000 Fine (Germany, 2024)
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A logistics company was fined EUR 32,000 for improperly disposing of delivery lists. This ruling is important because it highlights the responsibility companies have to protect personal data throughout its lifecycle.
What happened
A logistics company incorrectly disposed of delivery lists containing personal information.
Who was affected
The logistics company that failed to properly handle sensitive delivery information.
What the authority found
The DPA ruled that the company violated data protection rules by not disposing of personal data correctly.
Why this matters
This case underscores the importance of proper data handling and disposal practices, reminding all companies to implement secure data management processes.
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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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Fine
€32K
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2024
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Fine Amount
€32,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Company - Germany (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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