Political Party – €12,800 Fine (Bulgaria, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A political party in Bulgaria was fined EUR 12,800 for including people in a list of supporters without their consent. This breach of GDPR rules shows the importance of obtaining clear permission before using personal data for political purposes. Organizations should ensure they have proper consent to avoid fines and maintain trust.
What happened
A political party submitted a list of supporters to the election committee without obtaining consent from the individuals.
Who was affected
Individuals who were listed as supporters without their consent.
What the authority found
The Bulgarian authority fined the political party for lacking a valid legal basis, such as consent, for processing personal data.
Why this matters
This case underscores the importance of obtaining consent before processing personal data, especially in political contexts. It serves as a reminder for organizations to prioritize data protection to avoid regulatory penalties.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Bulgarian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 12,800 on a political party. In preparation for an upcoming election, the controller submitted a list of supporters to the Central Election Committee. This list included individuals who had not consented to being included.
Related Enforcement Actions (1)
Other enforcement actions involving Political Party in BG
Details
Fine Date
26 January 2023
Authority
Commission for Personal Data Protection
Fine Amount
€12,800
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2882
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Political Party - Bulgaria (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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