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Police officer: Insufficient legal basis for data processing
The DPA of Brandenburg has imposed a three-figure fine on a police officer.
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The DPA of Brandenburg has imposed a three-figure fine on a police officer. The police officer had used the telephone number of a person who had filed a criminal complaint for private contacts, although such contact was only intended for the purpose of obtaining further evidence.
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