# WS WiSpear Systems Ltd: Non-compliance with general data processing principles

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Cypriot Data Protection Commissioner
- Date: 2021-11-12
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-909
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/47024
- Topics: Fairness & Transparency, IP Address, Processing, Processing Agreement, Access Controls, Transparency, Supervisory Authorities, Law Enforcement

## Summary

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.

## Full text

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

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