Germany: Investigation into Bank for Lack of Transparency About Automated Decision in Credit Card Application by Berlin Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BlnBDI)
Progress
Current status
in force
31 May 2023 in force
Scope
Implementers
Germany
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
other service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
subnational
Timeline of events
Issued Fine Against Bank for Lack of Transparency About Automated Decision in Credit Card Application
On 31 May 2023, the Berlin Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BlnBDI) issued a fine of EUR 300'000 against a bank for lack of transparency regarding an automated rejection in its credit card application system. Despite the …
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority