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Gladsaxe Municipality – €14,000 Fine (Denmark, 2020)
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Gladsaxe Municipality faced a fine because a computer with unencrypted personal data was stolen. This included sensitive information about over 20,000 residents, which could lead to identity theft. Protecting personal data is crucial for keeping people's information safe.
What happened
A computer containing unencrypted personal data of 20,620 residents was stolen.
Who was affected
Residents of Gladsaxe Municipality whose personal information was stored on the stolen computer.
What the authority found
The authority found that Gladsaxe Municipality failed to protect personal data adequately, violating GDPR's security requirements.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of encrypting sensitive data to prevent breaches. Local governments and organizations should ensure proper security measures are in place to protect personal information.
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A computer, containing personal data that was not protected by encryption, has been stolen, including sensitive information and personal identification numbers of 20,620 city residents.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Gladsaxe Municipality in DK
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
10 March 2020
Authority
Datatilsynet (Denmark)
Fine Amount
€14,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Gladsaxe Municipality - Denmark (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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