Utility Company
€5,110
Insufficient legal basis for data processing
Decision Date
January 6, 2020
Authority
Data Protection Commision of Bulgaria (KZLD)
BG
Sector
Industry and Commerce
Country
BG
Law
GDPRStatus
FINALDescription
The fine of EUR ca. 5,113 was imposed on a Bulgarian utility company for unlawful processing of the personal data of the data subject V.V. The personal data of V.V. was unlawfully processed and subsequently used for initiating an enforcement case against him for outstanding payment obligations. During the enforcement case, the bailiff seized the data subject’s salary, and the latter suffered damages as a result of the unlawful processing.
Legal Citations
Art. 6 (1)
Issues & Violations
Insufficient legal basis for data processing