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Credit agency – Fine (Germany, 2022)
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A credit agency in Germany faced scrutiny for keeping incorrect personal data for over two years. Although no fine was imposed, the agency was found to have stored false addresses and dates of birth without correcting them promptly. This case serves as a reminder for companies to maintain accurate records.
What happened
A credit agency was investigated for storing incorrect personal data for an extended period.
Who was affected
Individuals whose incorrect personal data was stored by the credit agency.
What the authority found
The authority found that the credit agency failed to correct inaccurate data in a timely manner, but no fine was imposed.
Why this matters
This case underscores the importance of keeping personal data accurate and up-to-date. Companies should have processes in place to regularly verify and correct their records.
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The DPA of Berlin imposed a fine on a credit agency. In the course of its investigation, the DPA found that the controller had stored 27 false addresses and 13 false dates of birth of a data subject for more than two years. The controller did not correct this data until the data subject submitted a request for information. However, the DPA also found that the information was provided late due to an internal error.
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Details
Fine Date
1 January 2022
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Credit agency - Germany (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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