Debreceni Egyetem – Complaint Upheld (Hungary, 2020)
The Hungarian data protection authority upheld a complaint against MarkMyProfessor for not responding to a request to remove offensive content about university lecturers. The request was sent to the wrong address, and the company was slow to act due to COVID-19 disruptions. This case shows the importance of having clear communication channels for handling data requests.
What happened
MarkMyProfessor failed to promptly respond to a request to remove offensive content about university lecturers.
Who was affected
Lecturers at the University of Debrecen who were the subject of obscene comments on MarkMyProfessor.
What the authority found
The Hungarian DPA found that MarkMyProfessor was negligent in handling the request but did not impose a fine due to mitigating circumstances.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for companies to ensure they have effective processes for receiving and acting on data requests, especially during disruptions like a pandemic. It also emphasizes the importance of addressing data protection complaints swiftly to avoid regulatory scrutiny.
GDPR Articles Cited
Entities Involved
The case involved a complaint about inappropriate content on a professor review website, unrelated to cookies or consent mechanisms.
Outcome
Complaint Upheld
A data subject complaint that was upheld by the DPA.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Debreceni Egyetem in HU
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Decision Date
19 October 2020
Authority
Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-3005About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Debreceni Egyetem - Hungary (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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