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Municipal alderman – €5,000 Fine (Belgium, 2019)
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The Autorité de Protection des Données fined a municipal alderman for sending election emails without a valid legal basis. This case matters because it reinforces the need for companies to collect data properly before using it.
What happened
The municipal alderman sent election mailings using email addresses that were not collected for that purpose.
Who was affected
Individuals whose email addresses were used for election mailings without their consent.
What the authority found
The authority found that the municipal alderman lacked a valid legal basis for processing personal data, violating GDPR rules.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder for companies to ensure they have the right permissions before using personal data for marketing. Proper data collection practices are essential.
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Fine for sending election mailings without a sufficient legal basis. The e-mail addresses used have not been collected for this purpose.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Municipal alderman in BE
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
28 November 2019
Authority
Autorité de Protection des Données
Fine Amount
€5,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Municipal alderman - Belgium (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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