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Secretary of the Central Election Commission Konstantin Ninov – €770 Fine (Bulgaria, 2023)

€770Commission for Personal Data Protection6 April 2023Bulgaria
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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.

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

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