# Private individual: Insufficient legal basis for data processing

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Data Protection Authority of Berlin
- Date: 2022-01-01
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-1866
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/47981
- Topics: Processing Agreement, Processing, Supervisory Authorities

## Summary

The DPA of Berlin imposed a fine on a private individual. The individual, who worked in a store, had contacted a customer privately using the contact information they had provided, which was required to access stores during the Covid 19 pandemic.

## Full text

The DPA of Berlin imposed a fine on a private individual. The individual, who worked in a store, had contacted a customer privately using the contact information they had provided, which was required to access stores during the Covid 19 pandemic.

GDPR Articles: Art. 5 GDPR, Art. 6 GDPR
Industry: Individuals and Private Associations

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