The Ministry of Interior Affairs – €5,112 Fine (Bulgaria, 2019)
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Bulgaria's Ministry of Interior Affairs was fined EUR 5,112 for sending a person's personal data to Togo without a valid reason. This breach of privacy rules shows the importance of handling personal data carefully, especially when sharing it internationally.
What happened
The Ministry of Interior Affairs unlawfully sent a person's personal data to Togo.
Who was affected
An individual whose personal data was sent to the Togolese Republic without proper authorization.
What the authority found
The Bulgarian authority ruled that the Ministry unlawfully processed personal data, violating GDPR's principles of lawful processing.
Why this matters
This case highlights the risks of international data transfers without proper safeguards. Government bodies and companies should ensure they have a valid legal basis for such actions to avoid penalties.
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The fine of EUR 5,112 was imposed on the Ministry of Interior Affairs for unlawfully processing the personal data of data subject A.K. The Ministry of Interior sent the personal data of A.K. to the Togolese Republic (Togo).
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for The Ministry of Interior Affairs in BG
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Details
Fine Date
8 October 2019
Authority
Commission for Personal Data Protection
Fine Amount
€5,112
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-168
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. The Ministry of Interior Affairs - Bulgaria (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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