53 Danish municipalities – Violation Found (Denmark, 2024)

Violation Found
Datatilsynet (Norway)30 January 2024Denmark
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Violation Found

Danish municipalities were found to be compliant with data protection rules while using Google services for education. This is significant because it shows that educational institutions can use technology while still protecting personal information. Other municipalities can learn from this positive example.

What happened

Fifty-three Danish municipalities were assessed for their use of Google Chromebooks and Workspace for Education.

Who was affected

Students and staff using Google services in these municipalities were affected.

What the authority found

The authority found no violations of data protection rules in the municipalities' use of Google services.

Why this matters

This case highlights that educational institutions can successfully implement technology while adhering to data protection standards. Other organizations can take note of these practices.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 5(2) GDPR
Art. 6(1) GDPR
Art. 6(1)(e) GDPR
Art. 58(2)(d) GDPR
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Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 5(2) GDPR
Art. 6(1) GDPR
Art. 6(1)(e) GDPR
Art. 58(2)(d) GDPR

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National Law Articles

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Folkeskoleloven (The Public School Act) § 2(1) and § 18(1)

Entities Involved

53 Danish municipalities
KL Kommunernes Landsforening (Local Government Denmark)
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Full Legal Summary
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The case involves the use of Google Chromebooks and Workspace for Education by Danish municipalities, focusing on data protection impact assessments and lawful processing under GDPR Article 6(1)(e).

Outcome

Violation Found

The DPA found a violation but did not impose a fine.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for 53 Danish municipalities in DK

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Decision Date

30 January 2024

Authority

Datatilsynet (Norway)

GDPRhub ID

gdprhub-7577

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