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Virgin Mobile Polska – €443,000 Fine (Poland, 2020)
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Virgin Mobile Polska was fined for a data leak that exposed personal information due to weak security. They did not regularly test their security measures, which allowed unauthorized access. This case shows the need for companies to maintain strong security protocols.
What happened
A data leak at Virgin Mobile Polska allowed unauthorized third parties to access personal data due to inadequate security measures.
Who was affected
Customers whose personal data was stored by Virgin Mobile Polska.
What the authority found
The Polish data protection authority determined that Virgin Mobile Polska did not implement sufficient security measures to protect personal data.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of regular security testing for companies. It serves as a reminder that failing to protect customer data can lead to significant financial penalties.
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The Polish DPA (UODO) fined Virgin Mobile Polska EUR 443,000 due to a data leak that allowed unauthorized third parties to access personal data stored by Virgin Mobile Polska as a result of inadequate security measures. The DPA notes that the company did not conduct regular and extensive tests on the effectiveness of the measures applied to ensure data security. Indeed, activities in this regard were conducted only in the event of a suspected security leak.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Virgin Mobile Polska in PL
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
14 December 2020
Authority
Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych
Fine Amount
€443,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-483
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Virgin Mobile Polska - Poland (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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