# Private individual: Non-compliance with general data processing principles

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Data Protection Authority of Hamburg
- Date: 2023-01-01
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-2281
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/48396
- Topics: Personal Data, IP Address, Processing, Processing Agreement, Supervisory Authorities, Law Enforcement

## Summary

The DPA of Hamburg has imposed a mid-four-figure fine on a private individual for improper use of the personal data of an opponent in a video game. The case occurred on the live streaming platform Twitch, where the streamer obtained the real name of their opponent during a game. With this knowledge, the streamer used their professional access to a customer database to find out the opponent's address. They then announced that they would personally seek out their opponent.

## Full text

The DPA of Hamburg has imposed a mid-four-figure fine on a private individual for improper use of the personal data of an opponent in a video game. The case occurred on the live streaming platform Twitch, where the streamer obtained the real name of their opponent during a game. With this knowledge, the streamer used their professional access to a customer database to find out the opponent's address. They then announced that they would personally seek out their opponent.

GDPR Articles: Unknown
Industry: Individuals and Private Associations

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