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Data protection officer – €500 Fine (Germany, 2022)
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A data protection officer was fined EUR 500 for sharing a photo of a person who had been injured without their consent. The authority found that the publication of the image was unlawful due to the lack of permission. This case highlights the importance of respecting individuals' privacy when sharing sensitive content.
What happened
A data protection officer posted a photo of an injured person in a WhatsApp group without obtaining consent.
Who was affected
The individual depicted in the photo who had not consented to its publication.
What the authority found
The authority concluded that the publication of the photo was unlawful because there was no valid legal basis for sharing it.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a reminder that sharing sensitive images requires explicit consent. Organizations should train their staff on privacy practices to avoid similar violations.
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The DPA of Thüringen has imposed a three-digit fine on the data protection officer of a company. The controller had posted a photo in a WhatsApp group of the company which showed the data subject bleeding heavily after a physical attack. The data subject had not consented to the publication in the WhatsApp group, which is why the DPA concluded that the publication was unlawful due to the lack of a valid legal basis.
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Details
Fine Date
1 January 2022
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Fine Amount
€500
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Data protection officer - Germany (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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