Telecommunication service provide – €1,022 Fine (Bulgaria, 2019)
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
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.
Related Enforcement Actions (1)
Other enforcement actions involving Telecommunication service provide in BG
Details
Fine Date
3 September 2019
Authority
Commission for Personal Data Protection
Fine Amount
€1,022
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-162
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Telecommunication service provide - Bulgaria (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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