Enforcement
EN WS WiSpear Systems Ltd: Non-compliance with general data processing principles
€925,000 fine - Cypriot Data Protection Commissioner
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The Cypriot DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 925,000 on WS WiSpear Systems Ltd. The company had collected various data from individuals (Media Access Control addresses and International Mobile Subscriber Identity data) without their knowledge as part of tests and presentations of technologies. In this context, the DPA found a violation of the principle of legality, objectivity and transparency.
GDPR Articles: Art. 5 (1) a) GDPR
Industry: Industry and Commerce