Belgian Data Protection Authority’s first GDPR fine imposed on public official
The Belgian DPA delivered a strong message on 28th May 2019, that data protection is “everyone’s concern” and everyone’s responsibility, by premiering the GDPR’s sanctioning provision in Belgium with a fine of €2,000 imposed on a mayor (‘bourgmestre’) for the illegal utilisation of personal data. Purpose Limitation was Breached The mayor in question used personal data obtained for the purposes of…
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