# GERMANY DPA: Insufficient cooperation with supervisory authority

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Data Protection Authority of Bavaria
- Date: 2020-01-01
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-758
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/46873
- Topics: Supervisory Authorities, Supervision, Inspection Access Rights and Cooperation Obligations, IP Address, Controllers, Processing Agreement, Accountability, Processing, Data Controller

## Summary

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.

## Full text

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.

GDPR Articles: Art. 58 (1) f) GDPR
Industry: Not assigned

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