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Hørsholm Municipality – €7,000 Fine (Denmark, 2020)
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Hørsholm Municipality was fined after a city employee's work computer was stolen, exposing personal data of about 1,600 employees. This incident underscores the need for better data protection practices in public institutions. Keeping personal data secure is essential to prevent misuse.
What happened
A city government employee's work computer containing personal data of 1,600 employees was stolen.
Who was affected
City government employees whose personal information was stored on the stolen computer.
What the authority found
The authority determined that Hørsholm Municipality did not adequately protect personal data, violating GDPR's security requirements.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a reminder for public organizations to implement strong data protection measures to safeguard employee information from theft.
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A city government employee had his work computer stolen, which contained the personal data of about 1,600 city government employees, including sensitive information and information about social security numbers.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Hørsholm Municipality in DK
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Details
Fine Date
10 March 2020
Authority
Datatilsynet (Denmark)
Fine Amount
€7,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Hørsholm Municipality - Denmark (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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