# Company: Non-compliance with general data processing principles

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Data Protection Authority of Hamburg (HmbBfDI)
- Date: 2025-09-30
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-2892
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/49007
- Topics: Insurance, Controllers, IP Address, Processing Agreement, Supervisory Authorities, Processing, Data Controller, Law Enforcement

## Summary

The DPA of Hamburg has imposed a fine of EUR 492,000 on a company in the finance sector. The controller used automated systems to decide whether to approve a credit application, with no human input. This system incorrectly declined applications from applicants with a good credit score. When asked for the reasons for the negative decision, the controller also failed to respond adequately to these information requests.

## Full text

The DPA of Hamburg has imposed a fine of EUR 492,000 on a company in the finance sector. The controller used automated systems to decide whether to approve a credit application, with no human input. This system incorrectly declined applications from applicants with a good credit score. When asked for the reasons for the negative decision, the controller also failed to respond adequately to these information requests.

GDPR Articles: Unknown
Industry: Finance, Insurance and Consulting

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