# Police officer: Insufficient legal basis for data processing

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Data Protection Authority of Baden-Wuerttemberg
- Date: 2023-01-01
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-2233
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/48348
- Topics: Processing, Scientific Research, Supervisory Authorities, Processing Agreement, Law Enforcement

## Summary

The DPA of Baden-Wuerttemberg has imposed a fine of EUR 1,200 on a police officer. The officer had accessed data in police databases for private research purposes without a valid legal basis.

## Full text

The DPA of Baden-Wuerttemberg has imposed a fine of EUR 1,200 on a police officer. The officer had accessed data in police databases for private research purposes without a valid legal basis.

GDPR Articles: Unknown
Industry: Individuals and Private Associations

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