# Utility Company: Insufficient legal basis for data processing

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Data Protection Commision of Bulgaria (KZLD)
- Date: 2020-01-06
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-270
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/46385
- Topics: Integrity and Confidentiality Principle, Personal Data, Processing, Liability, Supervision

## Summary

The fine of EUR ca. 5,113 was imposed on a Bulgarian utility company for unlawful processing of the personal data of the data subject V.V. The personal data of V.V. was unlawfully processed and subsequently used for initiating an enforcement case against him for outstanding payment obligations. During the enforcement case, the bailiff seized the data subject’s salary, and the latter suffered damages as a result of the unlawful processing.

## Full text

The fine of EUR ca. 5,113 was imposed on a Bulgarian utility company for unlawful processing of the personal data of the data subject V.V. The personal data of V.V. was unlawfully processed and subsequently used for initiating an enforcement case against him for outstanding payment obligations. During the enforcement case, the bailiff seized the data subject’s salary, and the latter suffered damages as a result of the unlawful processing.

GDPR Articles: Art. 6 (1) GDPR
Industry: Industry and Commerce

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