Cyprus

WS WiSpear Systems Ltd

925,000 €

GDPR enforcement action by Cypriot Data Protection Commissioner on 2021-11-12.

Rank · Sector

#35

of 597 in Industry and Commerce

Rank · Cyprus

of 47

Rank · All fines

#178

of 3,050

Case details

Authority: Cypriot Data Protection Commissioner
Date: 2021-11-12
Controller / Processor: WS WiSpear Systems Ltd
Sector: Industry and Commerce
Quoted Articles: Art. 5 (1) a) GDPR
Type of violation: Non-compliance with general data processing principles

Summary

The Cypriot DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 925,000 on WS WiSpear Systems Ltd.
The company had collected various data from individuals (Media Access Control addresses and International Mobile Subscriber Identity data) without their knowledge as part of tests and presentations of technologies. In this context, the DPA found a violation of the principle of legality, objectivity and transparency.

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