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Tusla Child and Family Agency – €75,000 Fine (Ireland, 2020)
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Tusla Child and Family Agency mistakenly shared personal information about children with unauthorized people. This is serious because it shows that organizations must protect sensitive data, especially when it involves children.
What happened
Tusla disclosed personal data, including information about children, to unauthorized individuals.
Who was affected
Children and their families whose personal information was improperly shared by Tusla.
What the authority found
The Data Protection Commission found that Tusla violated GDPR by disclosing personal data without proper safeguards.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the need for strict data protection practices, especially for organizations handling sensitive information. Companies should implement strong data security measures to prevent unauthorized access.
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The company has erroneously disclosed personal data, including information about children, to unauthorized persons. In one case, the contact and location data of a mother and a child were disclosed to an alleged offender, and in two other cases, data about children in foster care were improperly disclosed to blood relatives, including in one case to a father in prison.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Tusla Child and Family Agency in IE
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Details
Fine Date
17 May 2020
Authority
Data Protection Commission
Fine Amount
€75,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Tusla Child and Family Agency - Ireland (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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