Court case AWB- 20_5255 – Court Ruling (Netherlands, 2020)
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A Dutch court ordered the Minister of Justice to decide on a detainee's request for personal data access after missing the deadline. This ruling emphasizes the importance of timely responses to data access requests.
What happened
The Minister of Justice failed to respond to a detainee's request for access to personal data within the required time frame.
Who was affected
A detainee who requested access to personal data about his detention.
What the authority found
The court instructed the Minister to make a decision on the request and imposed a penalty for each day of delay.
Why this matters
This ruling underscores the importance of responding promptly to data access requests, as delays can lead to financial penalties. It serves as a warning to public authorities and businesses alike to comply with GDPR timelines.
GDPR Articles Cited
The plaintiff asked the minister of justice to access personal data on his detention. The minister did not answered within the deadline. The court instructs the Minister, within four weeks of the date of dispatch of the decision, to take a decision of the complainant and order the payment of € 100 for each day without taking such a decision. The court also decides on a penalty of 1442 euros for failure to decide on the objection in good time.
Outcome
Court Ruling
A ruling by a national court on a data-protection matter.
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Court case AWB- 20_5255 - Netherlands (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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