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Company – €496,000 Fine (Germany, 2024)
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A company in Germany was fined EUR 496,000 for mishandling customer data. They sent customer information to the wrong person and made marketing calls without proper permission. This case highlights the importance of following data protection rules to avoid costly penalties.
What happened
The company transmitted customer data to the incorrect recipient and made marketing phone calls without a legal basis.
Who was affected
Customers whose data was improperly handled by the company.
What the authority found
The DPA found that the company violated GDPR by mishandling customer data and failing to have a legal basis for their actions.
Why this matters
This fine serves as a warning to businesses about the importance of data protection compliance. Companies must ensure they have proper consent and procedures in place to avoid similar penalties.
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The DPA of Hessen has imposed a fine of EUR 496,000 on a company. The DPA identified several GDPR violations, including transmitting customer data to the incorrect recipient and making marketing phone calls without a legal basis. The company was cooperative, a factor that the DPA considered when determining the total fine amount.
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Fine
€496K
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2024
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Fine Amount
€496,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2636
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Company - Germany (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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