FPS Finances Belgium – Complaint Upheld (Belgium, 2026)
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The Belgian data protection authority upheld a complaint against FPS Finances Belgium after an employee visited a person's home without permission. This is important because it shows that even government agencies must protect personal data.
What happened
An employee of FPS Finances Belgium accessed a person's address and visited them at home without proper authorization.
Who was affected
The individual whose address was accessed and visited was directly affected by this action.
What the authority found
The authority warned FPS Finances Belgium for not ensuring adequate data security, which violated GDPR rules.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that all organizations, including public services, must prioritize data security to protect individuals' privacy. Companies should review their data access policies to prevent similar issues.
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An employee of the Belgian Federal Public Service for Finances (the controller) accessed the address of a data subject and visited the data subject at her home. The data subject filed a complaint with the Belgian DPA (ADP) against the controller. The DPA issued a warning to the controller to ensure future compliance with Article 5(1)(f) GDPR. The DPA emphasised that the controller did not guarantee adequate data security at a prima facie analysis by failing to prevent the unlawful consultation and use of personal data by an employee.
Outcome
Complaint Upheld
A data subject complaint that was upheld by the DPA.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for FPS Finances Belgium in BE
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. FPS Finances Belgium - Belgium (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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