Volkswagen Leasing GmbH – €40,000 Fine (Italy, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Volkswagen Leasing GmbH was fined €40,000 for not informing a customer about their creditworthiness, which led to a financing request being denied. This case is important because it shows that companies must provide clear information to customers about their data and decisions made using that data. It serves as a reminder for businesses to prioritize transparency.
What happened
Volkswagen Leasing GmbH did not provide a customer with information about their creditworthiness before rejecting their financing request.
Who was affected
The customer who was denied financing due to a lack of information from Volkswagen Leasing GmbH.
What the authority found
The Italian Data Protection Authority ruled that Volkswagen Leasing violated GDPR by failing to inform the customer adequately.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for companies to communicate clearly with customers about their data. Businesses should ensure they are transparent to avoid penalties and maintain trust.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 40,000 on Volkswagen Leasing. A customer had filed a complaint with the DPA because the controller had not provided them with information about their creditworthiness, which caused the rejection of a requested financing.
Violations (1)
Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.
Art. 6(1) GDPR
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Volkswagen Leasing GmbH in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Fine Date
17 May 2023
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€40,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1913
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Volkswagen Leasing GmbH - Italy (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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