Unknown – €150,000 Fine (Latvia, 2019)
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An unknown company in Latvia was fined €150,000 for processing personal data without a legal reason. This shows that companies must have a clear, lawful basis for using people's data. Businesses should ensure they understand and comply with data protection laws.
What happened
An unknown company processed personal data unlawfully without a legal basis.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was processed by the company.
What the authority found
The Latvian data protection authority fined the company for lacking a valid legal basis for processing personal data.
Why this matters
This significant fine underscores the necessity for companies to establish a lawful basis for data processing. It serves as a warning to businesses to review their data handling practices to avoid similar penalties.
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Fine
€150K
Details
Fine Date
1 November 2019
Authority
Datu valsts inspekcija
Fine Amount
€150,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown - Latvia (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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