Operator of a ballet school – €5,000 Fine (Germany, 2020)
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A ballet school in Germany was fined EUR 5,000 for posting photos of students online without their parents' consent. This matters because it shows the need for permission before sharing personal images, especially of minors.
What happened
The ballet school published photos of underage students online without parental consent.
Who was affected
Underage students whose photos were shared on the school's website and Facebook page.
What the authority found
The German authority fined the ballet school for lacking valid consent to publish students' photos, violating GDPR.
Why this matters
This case underscores the importance of obtaining consent before sharing personal images, particularly of children. Schools and similar organizations should ensure they have clear consent from guardians before posting such content.
GDPR Articles Cited
The operator of a ballet school had published photos of underage students on their website and Facebook page without the consent of the legal guardians.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Operator of a ballet school in DE
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2020
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Fine Amount
€5,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1032
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Operator of a ballet school - Germany (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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