NSA: Although the number has changed ownership, the bank can still search for a debtor under it

The Supreme Administrative Court ruled on a case involving a man who received debt collection messages from a bank after acquiring a previously owned phone number. The bank had obtained the number from a previous client who had defaulted on payments. The President of the Personal Data Protection Office dismissed the man's complaint, stating that the bank acted within legal bounds. However, the Provincial Administrative Court initially sided with the man, arguing that the case required further investigation. Ultimately, the Supreme Administrative Court overturned this decision, affirming that the bank could use the number for debt collection until it was informed of the change in ownership. The ruling highlights the complexities of data protection laws regarding phone numbers and personal data.