Gym owner – Fine (Germany, 2021)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A gym owner publicly named an employee while apologizing for a late opening, which led to the unlawful disclosure of personal data. This incident highlights the importance of handling employee information with care and confidentiality. No fine was imposed, but it serves as a warning to businesses about protecting personal data.
What happened
The gym owner unlawfully disclosed an employee's personal data by naming them in a public apology.
Who was affected
The employee whose personal data was disclosed without consent.
What the authority found
The authority found that the gym owner unlawfully disclosed personal data, violating data protection principles.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the need for businesses to maintain confidentiality when discussing employee matters publicly. It serves as a reminder that personal data should be handled with care to avoid unauthorized disclosure.
The owner of a gym had apologized for the late opening of the gym, but at the same time shifted the responsibility to an employee who was named. As a result, their personal data were unlawfully disclosed.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Gym owner in DE
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2021
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1344
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Gym owner - Germany (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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