Journalist – €80 Fine (Austria, 2025)
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An Austrian journalist was fined EUR 80 for sharing private information about a person on social media, including their address. This matters because it highlights the importance of protecting personal data and respecting privacy online. Even small mistakes can lead to penalties.
What happened
A journalist published unnecessary private data about a person, including their address, on social media.
Who was affected
The individual whose private information was shared without consent.
What the authority found
The Austrian Data Protection Authority found that the journalist violated data protection rules by disclosing private information.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes that everyone, including journalists, must be careful with personal data. It serves as a reminder that sharing private information without consent can lead to legal consequences.
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The Austrian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 80 on a Journalist. The controller published unnecessary private data about a data subject on social media, including their address.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Journalist in AT
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Details
Fine Date
18 November 2025
Authority
Datenschutzbehörde
Fine Amount
€80
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2950
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Journalist - Austria (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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