# Private individual: Insufficient legal basis for data processing

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Austrian Data Protection Authority (dsb)
- Date: 2023-06-16
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-2076
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/48191
- Topics: Direct Marketing, Controllers, Personal Data, Processing Agreement, Data Controller, Processing, Supervisory Authorities

## Summary

The Austrian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,000 on a private individual. The controller had sent data subjects electoral advertising without a valid legal basis.

## Full text

The Austrian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,000 on a private individual. The controller had sent data subjects electoral advertising without a valid legal basis.

GDPR Articles: Art. 6 (1), (4) GDPR
Industry: Individuals and Private Associations

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