Office for geodesy and cartography – €22,300 Fine (Poland, 2020)

€22,300Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych15 July 2020Poland
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General GDPR enforcement action

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Poland's Office for Geodesy and Cartography was fined for refusing to allow a data protection authority to conduct an audit. The refusal violated GDPR rules about cooperation with supervisory authorities. This case emphasizes the importance of cooperating with data protection audits to avoid penalties.

What happened

The Office for Geodesy and Cartography refused to allow a data protection authority to conduct an audit.

Who was affected

The supervisory authority attempting to conduct an audit of the Office for Geodesy and Cartography.

What the authority found

The Polish data protection authority found a violation of GDPR rules requiring cooperation with audits.

Why this matters

This case highlights the obligation of organizations to cooperate with data protection authorities during audits. It serves as a warning that non-cooperation can lead to significant fines and underscores the importance of transparency in data processing activities.

GDPR Articles Cited

Art. 31(GDPR)
Art. 58(GDPR)
Full Legal Summary
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Refusal of access to the premises by the supervisory authority in the course of an audit.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Office for geodesy and cartography in PL

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

15 July 2020

Authority

Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych

Fine Amount

€22,300

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-381

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