DPD Polska sp. z o.o. – €2,682,000 Fine (Poland, 2026)

€2,682,000Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych5 February 2026Poland
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DPD Polska sp. z o.o. was fined EUR 2,682,000 for not having proper agreements with its subcontractors who handle personal data. This matters because it shows that companies must ensure their partners follow data protection rules. Failing to do so can lead to significant financial penalties.

What happened

DPD Polska sp. z o.o. failed to enter into data processing agreements with its subcontractors.

Who was affected

Visitors whose personal data was processed by DPD's subcontractors for postal services.

What the authority found

The Polish DPA found that DPD Polska did not ensure its subcontractors processed data according to its instructions, violating GDPR requirements.

Why this matters

This case highlights the importance of having clear agreements with subcontractors in data handling. Companies should review their contracts to avoid similar penalties.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 29(GDPR)
Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 24(1) GDPR
Art. 32(1) GDPR
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Art. 5(1) a) GDPR
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(2) GDPR
Art. 24(1) GDPR
Art. 29(GDPR)
Art. 32(1) GDPR
(4) GDPR

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Full Legal Summary
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The Polish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 2,682,000 on DPD Polska sp. z.o.o. The controller offers postal services and uses subcontractors for certain transport services. As they are processing data to fulfil their obligations, the subcontractors are therefore processors. However, the controller failed to enter into a data processing agreement with the subcontractors. The controller also failed to ensure that the processors only processed the data according to their instructions.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for DPD Polska sp. z o.o. in PL

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

Details

Fine Date

5 February 2026

Authority

Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych

Fine Amount

€2,682,000

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