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Infobel: Insufficient legal basis for data processing

€40,000 Fine
Infobel
BELGIUM
Art. 5 GDPR Art. 6 GDPR Art. 24 GDPR
Marketing Controllers Direct Marketing Personal Data Processing Processing Agreement Data Controller Supervisory Authorities
Nov 27, 2025 Source

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The Belgian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 40,000 on Infobel. The controller, a data broker, sold personal data for direct marketing purposes. However, it processed the data it had sold without a sufficient legal basis.

Industry: Industry and Commerce

Original document at the source www.autoriteprotectiondonnees.be

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