The employer had included the cause of the incapacity for work in the absence registration, and this was accessible online to everyone.
AP fine to Tennis Federation for (commercial) use of its members’ personal data serves as a warning to other (sports) associations
At the end of 2019, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) imposed a huge fine of 500,000 euros on the tennis federation. The AP interprets the GDPR very strictly and considers the provision of data to partners for direct marketing, even if completely transparent and with the knowledge of the members, as "unlawful." Citizens must be able to maintain control over their data, and that right must carry more weight. See our summary of the fine decision here:
Manfield is not allowed to use fingerprint scans at the cash register
A fingerprint is a biometric personal data. Processing it is prohibited unless there is consent, a legal obligation, or necessity for authentication or security purposes. Protection against loss and fraud is not a business interest. The necessity-proportionality requirement is also not met
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The Data Protection Officer
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The GDPR (Privacy Directive) applies from May 25, 2018
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“#metoo” in the workplace
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AP investigates the basis for including BSN in VAT numbers of self-employed persons
Self-employed persons are required to be registered in the Trade Register of the Chamber of Commerce. Upon registration, a VAT...
Privacy in the workplace
We regularly receive questions about whether employers are allowed to read employees’ emails or use cameras in the workplace. Something...
