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Political Party – €12,800 Fine (Bulgaria, 2023)
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A political party in Bulgaria was fined EUR 12,800 for submitting a list of supporters to the Central Election Committee without their consent. This action violated GDPR rules about processing personal data. The case highlights the importance of obtaining consent before using people's information, especially in political contexts.
What happened
The Bulgarian DPA fined a political party for submitting a list of supporters that included individuals who had not consented to be included.
Who was affected
Individuals whose names were included on the list without their consent.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the political party lacked a valid legal basis for processing the personal data, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes that political organizations must ensure they have proper consent before using personal data. It serves as a reminder for all companies to prioritize user consent in their data practices.
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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.
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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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