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Company – €120,000 Fine (Germany, 2024)

€120,000Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz1 January 2024Germany
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A company was fined EUR 120,000 for not providing information requested by the data protection authority during an investigation. This case emphasizes the obligation of businesses to cooperate with regulatory inquiries. It serves as a reminder that transparency is crucial in data protection.

What happened

A company failed to provide requested information during a data protection investigation.

Who was affected

The company involved, which did not comply with the DPA's request.

What the authority found

The DPA from Saxony ruled that the company violated GDPR by not cooperating with the investigation.

Why this matters

This ruling stresses the importance of responding to data protection inquiries. Companies should ensure they have processes in place to comply with such requests promptly.

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The DPA from Saxony has fined a company EUR 120,000 for failing to provide information requested by the DPA during an investigation.

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Jan 2024

Fine

€120K

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Fine Date

1 January 2024

Authority

Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz

Fine Amount

€120,000

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