Telecommunication service provide – €1,022 Fine (Bulgaria, 2019)

€1,022Commission for Personal Data Protection3 September 2019Bulgaria
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General GDPR enforcement action

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A telecommunications company in Bulgaria was fined for processing a person's data without their consent. The company used the data to sign service contracts without the person's knowledge. This case shows the importance of getting clear permission before using someone's personal information.

What happened

The telecommunications company processed personal data to conclude service contracts without the individual's consent.

Who was affected

Individuals whose personal data was used to sign service contracts without their knowledge.

What the authority found

The authority fined the company for processing personal data unlawfully, violating GDPR's requirement for a valid legal basis.

Why this matters

This decision highlights the necessity for companies to ensure they have a valid reason, like consent, before processing personal data. It serves as a reminder to businesses to review their data handling practices to avoid unauthorized use of personal information.

GDPR Articles Cited

Art. 6(1) GDPR
Art. 25(1) GDPR
Full Legal Summary
Detailed

The pecuniary sanctions of EUR 1, 022 and EUR 5, 113 were imposed on a telecommunications service provider and its commercial representative in Bulgaria for unlawful processing of the personal data of a data subject. The personal data of the data subject was unlawfully processed for the conclusion of service contracts without his knowledge or consent.

Details

Fine Date

3 September 2019

Authority

Commission for Personal Data Protection

Fine Amount

€1,022

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-162

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