Rapidata GmbH – €10,000 Fine (Germany, 2019)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Rapidata GmbH, an internet provider, was fined for not appointing a data protection officer as required by GDPR. This is important because having a dedicated officer helps ensure a company handles personal data responsibly. Ignoring this requirement can lead to fines and shows the importance of compliance with GDPR rules.
What happened
Rapidata GmbH failed to appoint a data protection officer despite being required to do so under GDPR.
Who was affected
The company's customers, whose data protection oversight was lacking due to the absence of a data protection officer.
What the authority found
The authority found Rapidata GmbH in violation of GDPR Article 37 for not appointing a data protection officer.
Why this matters
This case highlights the necessity for companies to appoint a data protection officer when required, emphasizing the role's importance in maintaining GDPR compliance. It serves as a reminder that even procedural oversights can lead to significant penalties.
GDPR Articles Cited
Despite repeated requests of the BfDI the company (an internet provider) did not comply with its legal obligation under Article 37 GDPR to appoint a data protection officer.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Rapidata GmbH in DE
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
9 December 2019
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Fine Amount
€10,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-129
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Rapidata GmbH - Germany (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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