Warsaw University of Life Sciences – €11,200 Fine (Poland, 2020)
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Warsaw University of Life Sciences faced a fine after a staff member's private notebook, containing applicants' personal data, was stolen. This incident underscores the need for secure data handling practices, especially when using personal devices for work. Organizations should enforce strict data protection policies to prevent such breaches.
What happened
A university employee's private notebook containing personal data of study applicants was stolen.
Who was affected
Applicants to the Warsaw University of Life Sciences whose personal data was stored on the stolen device.
What the authority found
The Polish authority fined the university for failing to implement adequate security measures to protect personal data.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder that institutions must ensure data security, especially when employees use personal devices for work. It emphasizes the need for robust security measures to protect sensitive information.
GDPR Articles Cited
Theft of a private notebook belonging to a university employee who also used this device for business purposes and on which personal data of candidates for study at SGGW was contained for recruitment activities.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Warsaw University of Life Sciences in PL
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
8 September 2020
Authority
Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych
Fine Amount
€11,200
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-392
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Warsaw University of Life Sciences - Poland (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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