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Unknown – €13,200 Fine (Luxembourg, 2021)
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A company in Luxembourg was fined for not involving its data protection officer in important matters. The data protection authority found that the company lacked a plan to show the officer was doing their job properly. This case emphasizes the need for businesses to prioritize data protection roles.
What happened
A company failed to involve its data protection officer in all relevant matters regarding personal data protection.
Who was affected
Employees of the company who rely on proper data protection practices.
What the authority found
The Luxembourg data protection authority ruled that the company did not comply with requirements to engage its data protection officer effectively.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder for companies to ensure their data protection officers are actively involved in data management. Proper oversight is crucial for compliance with data protection laws.
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The DPA from Luxembourg has imposed a fine of EUR 13,200 on a company. According to the DPA, the controller firstly failed to involve the data protection officer in all matters relating to the protection of personal data. Second, the controller did not have a data protection control plan in place to demonstrate that the data protection officer was adequately performing its tasks.
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Details
Fine Date
13 October 2021
Authority
Commission Nationale pour la Protection des Données
Fine Amount
€13,200
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown - Luxembourg (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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