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Court case AWB- 20_5255 – Court Ruling (Netherlands, 2020)
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A court instructed the Minister of Justice to respond to a person's request for access to their personal data, which had not been answered in time. This ruling is crucial because it emphasizes the importance of timely responses to data access requests.
What happened
The Minister of Justice failed to respond to a request for access to personal data within the required timeframe.
Who was affected
The individual who requested access to their personal data related to their detention.
What the authority found
The court ordered the Minister to make a decision on the request and imposed penalties for the delay.
Why this matters
This case highlights the obligation of authorities to respond promptly to data access requests. It serves as a reminder for public officials to prioritize data rights.
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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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