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Company: Insufficient legal basis for data processing

€10,000 Fine
Company
GERMANY
Art. 6 GDPR Art. 7 GDPR
Controllers Direct Marketing Marketing Processing Agreement Scientific Research Processing Data Controller Human Resources
Jan 1, 2024 Source

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The DPA of Hessen has imposed a fine of EUR 10,000 on a company. The controller used data for marketing purposes without a legal basis. The company obtained the data through internet research.

Industry: Industry and Commerce

Original document at the source datenschutz.hessen.de

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