WS WiSpear Systems Ltd
€925,000
Non-compliance with general data processing principles
Decision Date
November 12, 2021
Authority
Cypriot Data Protection Commissioner
CY
Sector
Industry and Commerce
Country
CY
Law
GDPRStatus
FINALDescription
The Cypriot DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 925,000 on WS WiSpear Systems Ltd. The company had collected various data from individuals (Media Access Control addresses and International Mobile Subscriber Identity data) without their knowledge as part of tests and presentations of technologies. In this context, the DPA found a violation of the principle of legality, objectivity and transparency.
Legal Citations
Art. 5 (1)
Issues & Violations
Non-compliance with general data processing principles