Former mayor of a community: Insufficient legal basis for data processing

€5,000 fine - Belgian Data Protection Authority (APD)

€5,000 Fine

Former mayor of a community

BELGIUM

Insufficient legal basis for data processing

Sep 7, 2020 Source

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Originial fine summary: Sending election advertising to citizens without sufficient legal basis. Update: On January 27th, 2021, the Brussels Court of Appeal overturned the fine of EUR 5,000.

GDPR Articles: Art. 5 GDPR, Art. 6 GDPR
Industry: Public Sector and Education