# Lindstrand Trading AS: Insufficient legal basis for data processing

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Norwegian Supervisory Authority (Datatilsynet)
- Date: 2021-01-06
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-514
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/46629
- Topics: Controllers, Insurance, Processing Agreement, Processing, Supervisory Authorities, Data Controller, Supervision

## Summary

The Norwegian DPA (Datatilsynet) has fined Lindstrand Trading AS EUR 9,700. The controller had carried out four credit checks on individuals and individual companies, although there was no legal basis for doing so.

## Full text

The Norwegian DPA (Datatilsynet) has fined Lindstrand Trading AS EUR 9,700. The controller had carried out four credit checks on individuals and individual companies, although there was no legal basis for doing so.

GDPR Articles: Art. 5 GDPR, Art. 6 GDPR
Industry: Finance, Insurance and Consulting

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