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ITZBund – Violation Found (Germany, 2023)

Violation Found
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz27 January 2023Germany
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Violation Found

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The Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz found that ITZBund unlawfully transmitted personal data while using Cloudflare for their website. This decision highlights the importance of ensuring that data transfers comply with GDPR requirements. Companies must be cautious when using third-party services to protect user data.

What happened

A violation was found regarding the unlawful transmission of personal data by ITZBund while using Cloudflare.

Who was affected

Users whose personal data was transmitted unlawfully during the use of Cloudflare by ITZBund.

What the authority found

The authority determined that ITZBund violated GDPR by not ensuring lawful data transmission.

Why this matters

This case serves as a warning to organizations about the risks of using third-party services without proper data protection measures. Companies should review their data handling practices to avoid similar violations.

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Art. 58(2)(b) GDPR
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he responsible party or processor used Cloudflare to secure the website for the Census2022. The DPA believes that the transmission of data, in particular. - Date and time of access, - name of the requested file, - web page from which the file was requested, - access status {e.g. e.g. file transferred, file not found), - the web browser used and the operating system, - the lp address of the requesting device, - online identifiers (e.g. device identifiers, session lDs}. Unlawful and a violation of Art. 44 GDPR.

Outcome

Violation Found

The DPA found a violation but did not impose a fine.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for ITZBund in DE

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Decision Date

27 January 2023

Authority

Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. ITZBund - Germany (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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