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Unknown – €15,400 Fine (Luxembourg, 2021)
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A company in Luxembourg was fined EUR 15,400 for not involving its data protection officer properly. This is significant because it shows that companies must follow GDPR rules about data protection roles to avoid fines.
What happened
The company failed to involve its data protection officer in all relevant matters and did not report directly to top management.
Who was affected
Employees and customers whose personal data was not adequately protected.
What the authority found
The data protection authority found that the company did not comply with GDPR requirements concerning the role of the data protection officer.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for companies to ensure their data protection officers are properly integrated into their operations. It serves as a reminder for businesses to review their data protection practices.
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The Luxembourg DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 15,400 on a company. According to the DPA, the controller failed to involve the data protection officer in all matters related to the protection of personal data. In addition, contrary to the requirements of the GDPR, the data protection officer did not report directly to the highest management level; instead, there were two levels of hierarchy in between. Also, the controller did not have a data protection control plan in place to demonstrate that the data protection officer was performing their duties appropriately.
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Fine
€15K
Details
Fine Date
27 October 2021
Authority
Commission Nationale pour la Protection des Données
Fine Amount
€15,400
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown - Luxembourg (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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