Germany

Company

492,000 €

GDPR enforcement action by Data Protection Authority of Hamburg (HmbBfDI) on 2025-09-30.

Rank · Sector

#44

of 322 in Finance, Insurance and Consulting

Rank · Germany

#18

of 116

Rank · All fines

#249

of 3,042

Case details

Authority: Data Protection Authority of Hamburg (HmbBfDI)
Date: 2025-09-30
Controller / Processor: Company
Sector: Finance, Insurance and Consulting
Quoted Articles: Unknown
Type of violation: Non-compliance with general data processing principles

Summary

The DPA of Hamburg has imposed a fine of EUR 492,000 on a company in the finance sector. The controller used automated systems to decide whether to approve a credit application, with no human input. This system incorrectly declined applications from applicants with a good credit score. When asked for the reasons for the negative decision, the controller also failed to respond adequately to these information requests.

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