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Municipality of Indre Østfold – €18,840 Fine (Norway, 2020)
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The Municipality of Indre Østfold was fined for publishing a student file with personal data on its website. This matters because it shows that public entities must protect sensitive information. The fine emphasizes the need for proper data handling practices.
What happened
A student file containing personal data was published on the Municipality of Indre Østfold's website.
Who was affected
Students whose personal data was included in the published file.
What the authority found
The Norwegian data protection authority ruled that the municipality violated GDPR by failing to protect personal data.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of data security for public organizations. It serves as a warning that all entities must safeguard personal information to avoid penalties.
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The Norwegian DPA (Datatilsynet) imposed a fine in the amount of NOK 200,000 (EUR 18,840) on the municipality of Indre Østfold. Datatilsynet found that a student file containing personal data was published on the municipality's website.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Municipality of Indre Østfold in NO
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
3 December 2020
Authority
Datatilsynet (Norway)
Fine Amount
€18,840
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Municipality of Indre Østfold - Norway (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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