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Private enforcement agent – €1,121 Fine (Bulgaria, 2019)
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A private enforcement agent in Bulgaria was fined for not allowing a person access to their own personal data. This case shows that individuals have the right to see their data, and companies must comply with such requests. Businesses need to be transparent and responsive to data access requests to avoid penalties.
What happened
The private enforcement agent was fined for refusing to grant a person access to their personal data and not explaining the refusal.
Who was affected
A person who requested access to their personal data was affected by the agent's refusal.
What the authority found
The Commission for Personal Data Protection ruled that the agent violated GDPR's Articles 12(4) and 15 by not providing access to the requested data.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes the importance of transparency in data handling. Companies must be prepared to respond to data access requests to avoid legal consequences.
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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.
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No other enforcement actions found for Private enforcement agent in BG
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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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