# Company: Non-compliance with general data processing principles

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: French Data Protection Authority (CNIL)
- Date: 2023-12-22
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-2166
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/48281
- Topics: Controllers, IP Address, Processing Agreement, Employees, Processing, Data Controller, Supervisory Authorities

## Summary

The French DPA has imposed a fine on a company. The controller had collected data from applicants, even though the processing of the specific data was not necessary for the job application.

## Full text

The French DPA has imposed a fine on a company. The controller had collected data from applicants, even though the processing of the specific data was not necessary for the job application.

GDPR Articles: Art. 5 (1) b) GDPR
Industry: Employment

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