Logistics company – Fine (Germany, 2022)
General GDPR enforcement action
This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.
A German logistics company improperly disposed of delivery lists containing personal information in a public waste container. They also failed to notify affected individuals and the authorities about this data breach. This incident highlights the need for secure data disposal and timely breach notifications.
What happened
The logistics company disposed of delivery lists with personal data in a public waste container and failed to report the breach.
Who was affected
Individuals whose names, addresses, and delivery details were on the improperly disposed lists.
What the authority found
The data protection authority found that the company violated GDPR requirements for data security and breach notification.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the critical need for secure handling and disposal of personal data. Companies should have robust processes to prevent data breaches and ensure timely notifications if they occur.
GDPR Articles Cited
A logistics company had disposed of delivery lists in a public waste paper container. The lists contained a large amount of detailed information, such as the first and last names of subscribers, the addresses, subscribed newspapers, and special delivery information, such as the location of mailboxes and any complaints from recipients. The DPA also noted that the company failed to inform the data subjects and the DPA of the data breach in a timely manner.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Logistics company in DE
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2022
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1742
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Logistics company - Germany (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
Last updated: