Telecommunication service provide – €5,113 Fine (Bulgaria, 2019)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A Bulgarian telecom company was fined for processing a person's data to sign service contracts without their knowledge or consent. This matters because it highlights the importance of getting clear permission before using someone's personal information. Businesses should ensure they have a valid reason to handle customer data.
What happened
A telecom service provider processed personal data to create service contracts without the person's consent.
Who was affected
A person whose personal data was used without their knowledge to sign service contracts.
What the authority found
The Bulgarian authority found the telecom company lacked a valid legal basis for processing the data, violating GDPR rules.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the need for companies to obtain explicit consent before using personal data. It serves as a reminder for businesses to review their data handling practices to avoid similar penalties.
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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.
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Other enforcement actions involving Telecommunication service provide in BG
Details
Fine Date
3 September 2019
Authority
Commission for Personal Data Protection
Fine Amount
€5,113
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Telecommunication service provide - Bulgaria (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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