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The Ministry of Interior Affairs – €5,112 Fine (Bulgaria, 2019)
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The Ministry of Interior Affairs in Bulgaria was fined for sending a person's personal data to Togo without permission. This matters because it shows that even government agencies must follow data protection rules.
What happened
The Ministry of Interior Affairs unlawfully processed and sent the personal data of a person to Togo.
Who was affected
A.K., whose personal data was sent without consent.
What the authority found
The Commission for Personal Data Protection found that the Ministry violated GDPR rules by processing personal data without a valid legal basis.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of compliance with data protection laws for all organizations, including government bodies. It serves as a reminder that mishandling personal data can lead to significant 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).
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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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