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UWV (Dutch employee insurance service provider) – €450,000 Fine (Netherlands, 2021)
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UWV was fined for failing to secure personal information sent through their online messaging system, leading to multiple data leaks. Over 15,000 individuals had their personal data exposed due to these security lapses. This case emphasizes the importance of safeguarding user information in online communications.
What happened
UWV was fined for not properly securing group messages sent through the 'My Workbook' environment.
Who was affected
More than 15,000 job seekers who used the UWV website were affected by the data leaks.
What the authority found
The Dutch Data Protection Authority found that UWV did not meet GDPR's security requirements.
Why this matters
This fine highlights the critical need for organizations to implement robust security measures for handling personal data. It serves as a warning that inadequate protection can lead to significant financial penalties.
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The Dutch DPA (AP) has fined UWV (the Dutch employee insurance service provider - 'Uitvoeringsinstituut Werknemersverzekeringen) EUR 450,000. The UWV had not properly secured the sending of group messages via the 'My Workbook' environment. This is a personal environment on the UWV website where job seekers have contact with the UWV. As a result, there were multiple data leaks of personal information, including health information, from a total of more than 15,000 individuals.
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Details
Fine Date
31 May 2021
Authority
Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens
Fine Amount
€450,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-751
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. UWV (Dutch employee insurance service provider) - Netherlands (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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