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Organizer of SZIGET festival and VOLT festival – €92,146 Fine (Hungary, 2019)
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The organizers of the SZIGET and VOLT festivals in Hungary were fined for not properly informing attendees about how their personal data would be used. They also used questionable legal bases for data processing. This ruling highlights the need for transparency in data practices.
What happened
The festival organizers failed to provide clear information on data processing and used inappropriate legal bases.
Who was affected
Festival attendees whose personal data was collected and processed.
What the authority found
The authority found that the organizers did not comply with data protection principles, including purpose limitation and transparency.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the importance of clear communication about data use to customers. It serves as a reminder for all businesses to ensure they are transparent about their data practices.
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The NAIH found that there were inappropriate legal bases is use and that the controller did not comply with the principle of purpose limitation. Also, information on the data processing was not fully provided to data subjects.
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Details
Fine Date
23 May 2019
Authority
Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság
Fine Amount
€92,146
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