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Social Media Provider: Insufficient legal basis for data processing

The company has sent invitations to contacts uploaded by its users without their consent or any other legal basis.

€50,000 Fine
Social Media Provider
BELGIUM
Art. 6 GDPR

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The company has sent invitations to contacts uploaded by its users without their consent or any other legal basis.

Industry: Industry and Commerce

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