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GERMANY DPA: Insufficient cooperation with supervisory authority
The Bavarian DPA has imposed a fine on a company.
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The Bavarian DPA has imposed a fine on a company. The controller had refused access to the business premises and data processing equipment during an on-site inspection carried out by the DPA pursuant to Article 58 (1) f) GDPR. The DPA then imposed a fine of EUR 20,000, which was, however, reduced to EUR 7,000 by a district court.
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