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Operator of a ballet school – €5,000 Fine (Germany, 2020)

€5,000Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz1 January 2020Germany
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The operator of a ballet school was fined for posting photos of underage students online without getting permission from their guardians. This case is significant because it shows that businesses must obtain consent before sharing images of minors. It's a reminder for all organizations to respect privacy rights.

What happened

The ballet school operator published photos of underage students without guardian consent.

Who was affected

Underage students whose photos were shared online.

What the authority found

The authority ruled that the ballet school operator violated data protection rules by not obtaining necessary consent.

Why this matters

This case highlights the importance of consent when dealing with minors' personal information. Organizations should always seek permission before sharing any images of children.

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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.

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Other enforcement actions involving Operator of a ballet school in DE

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Fine Date

1 January 2020

Authority

Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz

Fine Amount

€5,000

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