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Fundację Lumus – €5,220 Fine (Poland, 2026)
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Fundację Lumus received a fine for not handling a personal data breach properly. They forwarded a document without redacting sensitive information and failed to notify the authorities on time. This case highlights the importance of proper data handling and timely notifications in protecting user privacy.
What happened
Fundację Lumus was fined for improperly handling a personal data breach and failing to notify the authorities.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was included in the unredacted document forwarded by Fundację Lumus were affected.
What the authority found
The Polish DPA found that Fundację Lumus violated GDPR requirements by not adequately notifying them of the data breach.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the need for companies to have robust data protection measures and to act quickly when breaches occur. It serves as a reminder that failing to follow these protocols can lead to significant fines.
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The Polish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR on Fundację Lumus. The controller suffered a personal data breach as a result of forwarding a document without prior redaction and failed to adequately notify the DPA. In addition, the controller appointed a member of its board as DPO, who later became its president, thereby giving rise to a conflict of interest. The controller also failed to notify the DPA of the designation of the DPO.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Fundację Lumus in PL
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
10 February 2026
Authority
Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych
Fine Amount
€5,220
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-3064
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Fundację Lumus - Poland (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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