Unknown – €9,400 Fine (Hungary, 2019)
General GDPR enforcement action
This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.
An unknown company in Hungary was fined for using the wrong legal basis to process personal data related to claim assignments. The Hungarian authority found this practice violated GDPR rules. This case emphasizes the need for companies to choose the correct legal basis for data processing.
What happened
A company used an incorrect legal basis for processing personal data for claim assignments.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was processed under an incorrect legal basis.
What the authority found
The Hungarian authority determined that the company violated GDPR by using an inappropriate legal basis for data processing.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a warning to businesses to carefully evaluate and select the appropriate legal basis for processing personal data. It highlights the importance of understanding GDPR requirements to avoid costly fines.
GDPR Articles Cited
A data controller used a, in the point of view of NAIH, wrong legal basis for processing of personal data (Art. 6.1.b) for the assignment of claims.
Related Enforcement Actions (6)
Other enforcement actions involving Unknown in HU
Fine
€9K
Details
Fine Date
17 April 2019
Authority
Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság
Fine Amount
€9,400
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-52
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown - Hungary (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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