Unknown – €41 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.
The DPA of Hessen issued fines totaling EUR 13,486 to 41 companies for various data protection violations. This shows that many businesses across different sectors, including healthcare and marketing, are not complying with data protection rules. It's a reminder for all companies to stay vigilant about their data practices.
What happened
A total of 41 companies were fined for a range of data protection violations.
Who was affected
Various companies across different sectors, including healthcare and marketing.
What the authority found
The authority reported that these companies failed to comply with data protection regulations, leading to fines.
Why this matters
This situation highlights the ongoing scrutiny of businesses regarding data protection compliance. Companies should regularly assess their data handling practices to avoid penalties.
The DPA of Hessen has imposed fines totaling EUR 13,486 on 41 data controllers. In its 2024 activity report, the DPA of Hesse reported a total of 47 fines that year. Six of these fines were presented in more detail and can be found in the Enforcement Tracker under ETiD numbers 2636–2641. The remaining 41 fines amount to a total sum of EUR 13,486. According to the report, the issued fines cover a broad range of sectors and types, with a focus on healthcare, marketing activities, and violations of data subjects' rights.
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Fine
€41
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2024
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Fine Amount
€41
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2638
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown - Germany (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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