Employer – €511 Fine (Bulgaria, 2019)
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An employer in Bulgaria was fined for not allowing a former employee to access their personal data. This case is important because it shows that individuals have the right to see their personal data, even after leaving a job. The fine of EUR 511 highlights that companies must comply with data access requests.
What happened
The employer refused to grant a former employee access to their personal data.
Who was affected
A former employee who requested access to their personal data from their previous employer.
What the authority found
The Commission for Personal Data Protection fined the employer for violating GDPR Articles 12(3) and 15(1) by denying access to personal data.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the right of individuals to access their personal data and the obligation of employers to comply with such requests. It serves as a reminder for companies to have clear processes for handling data access requests to avoid penalties.
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The pecuniary sanction of EUR 511 was imposed on an employer for refusal to grant access to the personal data of a data subject who submitted an application for access to his personal data to his former employer.
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Details
Fine Date
28 October 2019
Authority
Commission for Personal Data Protection
Fine Amount
€511
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-166
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Employer - Bulgaria (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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