Private enforcement agent – €1,121 Fine (Bulgaria, 2019)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A private enforcement agent in Bulgaria was fined for not allowing a person to access their own video surveillance data. The agent also didn't explain why they denied the request. This case shows the importance of transparency and access to personal data.
What happened
A private enforcement agent refused to provide access to a person's video surveillance data and failed to explain the denial.
Who was affected
An individual who was recorded by video surveillance and was denied access to their own data.
What the authority found
The Commission for Personal Data Protection ruled that the private enforcement agent violated GDPR by not granting data access and failing to provide reasons for the refusal.
Why this matters
This decision highlights the obligation of companies to be transparent and responsive to requests for personal data access. It serves as a reminder for businesses to ensure compliance with data access rights under GDPR.
GDPR Articles Cited
The fine of EUR 1, 121 was imposed on a private enforcement agent for processing of the personal data of data subject through recording by technical means for video surveillance and for refusal to grant access to the collected data. The data subject submitted an application for access to his personal data to the private enforcement agent, who failed to inform him of the reasons for the rejection of his request.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Private enforcement agent in BG
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
3 September 2019
Authority
Commission for Personal Data Protection
Fine Amount
€1,121
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-165
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private enforcement agent - Bulgaria (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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