Court case 13 U 206/20 – Court Ruling (Germany, 2022)
A German court ruled that a private bank mishandled a job applicant's personal information by sending it to the wrong person on Xing. The court ordered the bank to stop such actions but did not award damages. This case highlights the importance of handling personal data carefully during hiring processes.
What happened
A private bank sent a job applicant's personal information to the wrong person on Xing.
Who was affected
The job applicant whose salary expectations and name were mistakenly shared with an acquaintance.
What the authority found
The court ordered the bank to stop sharing personal information improperly but did not grant damages.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for companies to ensure they handle personal data securely, especially during recruitment, to avoid legal issues and damage to reputation.
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National Law Articles
The case involved a data breach where a message intended for a job applicant was sent to a third party, leading to a cease-and-desist order and damages.
Outcome
Court Ruling
A ruling by a national court on a data-protection matter.
Related Cases (0)
No other cases found for Court case 13 U 206/20 in DE
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Details
Ruling Date
3 March 2022
Authority
DPA LGDarmstadt
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Court case 13 U 206/20 - Germany (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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