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Cyfrowy Polsat S.A. – €245,000 Fine (Poland, 2021)
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Cyfrowy Polsat S.A. was fined EUR 245,000 for failing to protect personal data during multiple data breaches. The Polish data protection authority found that the company did not implement adequate security measures and delayed notifying affected individuals. This case shows that companies must take data protection seriously and act quickly when breaches occur.
What happened
Cyfrowy Polsat S.A. reported numerous data breaches where personal data was lost or sent to the wrong people.
Who was affected
Customers whose personal data was compromised due to the company's data breaches.
What the authority found
The Polish data protection authority determined that Cyfrowy Polsat S.A. did not take appropriate measures to protect personal data, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This case highlights the responsibility companies have to secure personal data and the importance of timely communication with affected individuals. It sets a precedent for holding companies accountable for data security.
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The Polish DPA (UODO) has fined Cyfrowy Polsat S.A. EUR 245,000. The fine was based on a large number of data breaches reported by the controller to the DPA. Frequently, postal correspondence containing personal data was lost or delivered to the wrong recipient. The DPA notes that although the data breaches were caused by the courier company contracted by the controller, the controller had to ensure that such breaches did not occur. The controller failed to implement technical and organizational measures appropriate to the risk to protect the processing of the data. Furthermore, the controller did not notify the data subjects about the data breaches until two to three months later.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Cyfrowy Polsat S.A. in PL
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
22 April 2021
Authority
Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych
Fine Amount
€245,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-681
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Cyfrowy Polsat S.A. - Poland (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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