Legal Entity – €11,614 Fine (Slovenia, 2025)

€11,614Informacijski pooblaščenec29 July 2025Slovenia
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A Slovenian company was fined EUR 11,614 for not deleting the email address of a former employee. They continued to process emails sent to that address without a valid reason. This case highlights the importance of properly managing employee data after they leave.

What happened

The company failed to delete a former employee's email address and continued processing emails sent to it.

Who was affected

The former employee whose email address was not deleted and continued to receive emails.

What the authority found

The authority ruled that the company lacked a valid legal basis for processing the former employee's email, violating GDPR rules.

Why this matters

This ruling emphasizes the need for companies to manage employee data responsibly, especially when employees leave. It serves as a reminder that failing to delete outdated information can lead to financial penalties.

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The Slovenian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 11,614 on a legal entity. The controller did not delete the email address of a former employee, but rather continued to receive and process all emails sent to that address without a sufficient legal basis. The entity was fined EUR 10,614, and the person responsible was fined EUR 1,000.

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Fine Date

29 July 2025

Authority

Informacijski pooblaščenec

Fine Amount

€11,614

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