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Secretary of the Central Election Commission Konstantin Ninov – €770 Fine (Bulgaria, 2023)
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Konstantin Ninov, the secretary of Bulgaria's central election commission, was fined EUR 770 for sending personal voter data to his private email. This case is important because it shows that even public officials must handle personal data responsibly.
What happened
Konstantin Ninov forwarded personal data, including voter lists, to his private email address.
Who was affected
Voters whose personal data was included in the forwarded lists.
What the authority found
The Bulgarian DPA imposed a fine for violating GDPR's requirement for lawful processing of personal data.
Why this matters
This case serves as a warning to public officials about the importance of data security. It reinforces that mishandling personal data can lead to significant penalties.
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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.
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No other enforcement actions found for Secretary of the Central Election Commission Konstantin Ninov in BG
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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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