Private individual
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Non-compliance with general data processing principles
Decision Date
January 1, 2023
Authority
Data Protection Authority of Hamburg
DE
Sector
Individuals and Private Associations
Country
ES
Law
GDPRStatus
FINALDescription
The DPA of Hamburg has imposed a mid-four-figure fine on a private individual for improper use of the personal data of an opponent in a video game. The case occurred on the live streaming platform Twitch, where the streamer obtained the real name of their opponent during a game. With this knowledge, the streamer used their professional access to a customer database to find out the opponent's address. They then announced that they would personally seek out their opponent.
Issues & Violations
Non-compliance with general data processing principles