Secretary of the Central Election Commission Konstantin Ninov – €770 Fine (Bulgaria, 2023)
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A Bulgarian election official was fined for sending voter lists to his private email. This action violated GDPR rules about lawful data processing. The fine serves as a reminder to handle personal data responsibly, especially in sensitive contexts like elections.
What happened
An election official sent voter lists to his private email address.
Who was affected
Voters whose personal data was included in the lists sent to a private email.
What the authority found
The Bulgarian DPA fined the official for unlawfully processing personal data, violating GDPR rules.
Why this matters
This fine highlights the importance of safeguarding personal data, especially in electoral processes. It warns officials to avoid using personal channels for handling sensitive information.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Bulgarian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 770 on Konstantin Ninov, a secretary of the central election commission. The controller forwarded personal data, including voter lists, to his private email address.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Secretary of the Central Election Commission Konstantin Ninov in BG
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
6 April 2023
Authority
Commission for Personal Data Protection
Fine Amount
€770
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2868
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Secretary of the Central Election Commission Konstantin Ninov - Bulgaria (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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