Gveik AS – €7,250 Fine (Norway, 2021)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Norway's Datatilsynet fined Gveik AS EUR 7,250 for conducting a credit check without a valid reason. This case matters because it underscores the need for businesses to have a legal basis for accessing personal data. It serves as a warning to companies to review their data practices.
What happened
Gveik AS performed a credit check on an individual without a legal basis.
Who was affected
The individual whose credit information was accessed by Gveik AS.
What the authority found
Datatilsynet determined that Gveik AS violated GDPR by conducting the credit check without a valid legal basis.
Why this matters
This ruling reinforces the requirement for businesses to have a legitimate reason for accessing personal data. It serves as a reminder to ensure compliance with data protection laws to avoid penalties.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Norwegian DPA (Datatilsynet) fined Gveik AS EUR 7,250. The controller had carried out a credit check on an individual, although there was no legal basis for doing so.
Related Enforcement Actions (1)
Other enforcement actions involving Gveik AS in NO
Details
Fine Date
7 January 2021
Authority
Datatilsynet (Norway)
Fine Amount
€7,250
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-515
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Gveik AS - Norway (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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