# Police officer: Insufficient legal basis for data processing

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Data Protection Authority of Brandenburg
- Date: 2023-01-01
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-2301
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/48416
- Topics: Processing, Supervisory Authorities, Human Resources, Processing Agreement, Law Enforcement

## Summary

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.

## Full text

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.

GDPR Articles: Unknown
Industry: Individuals and Private Associations

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