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Gveik AS – €7,250 Fine (Norway, 2021)
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Gveik AS was fined for conducting a credit check on a person without having a legal reason to do so. This decision shows that companies must have a valid basis for checking someone's credit. Small businesses should be careful to follow the rules when handling personal data.
What happened
Gveik AS carried out a credit check on an individual without a legal basis.
Who was affected
An individual whose credit was checked by Gveik AS without proper justification.
What the authority found
The authority found that Gveik AS did not have a legal basis for the credit check, violating GDPR rules.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the necessity for companies to ensure they have valid reasons for processing personal data. It serves as a warning to businesses about the importance of compliance with data protection laws.
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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.
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No other enforcement actions found for Gveik AS in NO
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Details
Fine Date
7 January 2021
Authority
Datatilsynet (Norway)
Fine Amount
€7,250
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Gveik AS - Norway (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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