# Company: Insufficient legal basis for data processing

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Data Protection Authority of Hessen
- Date: 2024-01-01
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-2637
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/48752
- Topics: Controllers, Direct Marketing, Marketing, Processing Agreement, Scientific Research, Processing, Data Controller, Human Resources, Supervisory Authorities

## Summary

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.

## Full text

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.

GDPR Articles: Art. 6 (1) GDPR, Art. 7 GDPR
Industry: Industry and Commerce

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