Tusla Child and Family Agency – €40,000 Fine (Ireland, 2020)

€40,000Data Protection Commission30 June 2020Ireland
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Ireland's Data Protection Commission fined Tusla Child and Family Agency €40,000 for sending a letter with abuse allegations to a third party, which was then shared on social media. This case highlights the importance of handling sensitive information carefully to prevent unauthorized disclosure.

What happened

Tusla sent a letter containing abuse allegations to a third party, who then posted it on social networks.

Who was affected

Individuals mentioned in the letter whose sensitive information was exposed online.

What the authority found

The Data Protection Commission fined Tusla for failing to protect personal data, as required under GDPR Article 33.

Why this matters

This case underscores the need for organizations to secure sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access, especially when sharing information with third parties.

GDPR Articles Cited

Art. 33 GDPR
Full Legal Summary
Detailed

The organization sent a letter with abuse allegations to a third party who then uploaded it to social networks.

Details

Fine Date

30 June 2020

Authority

Data Protection Commission

Fine Amount

€40,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-320

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Tusla Child and Family Agency - Ireland (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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