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Rapidata GmbH – €10,000 Fine (Germany, 2019)
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Radidata GmbH was fined for not appointing a data protection officer as required by law. This is important because having a data protection officer helps ensure that companies follow privacy regulations. Businesses should take their legal obligations seriously to avoid fines.
What happened
Radidata GmbH failed to appoint a data protection officer despite repeated requests from the authorities.
Who was affected
The company itself and its customers who rely on proper data protection measures.
What the authority found
The German data protection authority found that the company violated GDPR by not having a data protection officer in place.
Why this matters
This case highlights the necessity for businesses to comply with data protection laws. Companies should ensure they have the right personnel to manage data privacy.
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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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