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| Summary | The DPA of Hamburg has imposed a mid-four-figure fine on a private individual for improper use of the personal data of an opponent in a video game. The case occurred on the live streaming platform Twitch, where the streamer obtained the real name of their opponent during a game. With this knowledge, the streamer used their professional access to a customer database to find out the opponent’s address. They then announced that they would personally seek out their opponent. |
| Link: | link |
| Related articles: | Unknown |
| Type: | Non-compliance with general data processing principles |
| Fine: | EUR Fine in four-digit amount |
| Sector | Individuals and Private Associations |
All data is based on The CMS’s Law GDPR Enforcement Tracker Source: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/