Germany

Police Officer

3,500 €

GDPR enforcement action by Data Protection Authority of Baden-Württemberg on 2025-03-07.

Rank · Sector

#96

of 351 in Individuals and Private Associations

Rank · Germany

#82

of 116

Rank · All fines

#1,976

of 3,050

Case details

Authority: Data Protection Authority of Baden-Württemberg
Date: 2025-03-07
Controller / Processor: Police Officer
Sector: Individuals and Private Associations
Quoted Articles: Art. 5 (1) GDPR, Art. 6 (1) GDPR
Type of violation: Insufficient legal basis for data processing

Summary

The DPA of Baden-Württemberg has imposed a fine of EUR 3,500 on a police officer. The controller systematically accessed the police database for private purposes, using it to rate women's beauty.

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