53 Danish municipalities – Violation Found (Denmark, 2024)

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

An investigation into how 53 Danish municipalities used Google Chromebooks in schools found that they did not properly assess the impact on data protection. This oversight is important because it affects how student data is handled in educational settings. The ruling encourages better practices for data protection assessments in schools.

What happened

Danish municipalities were found to have inadequate data protection impact assessments regarding the use of Google Chromebooks in schools.

Who was affected

Students whose data may be affected by the use of Google Chromebooks in educational settings.

What the authority found

The Norwegian data protection authority highlighted that the municipalities did not conduct proper assessments as required by GDPR.

Why this matters

This case serves as a reminder for educational institutions to prioritize data protection when implementing new technologies. Schools should ensure they conduct thorough assessments to protect student information.

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
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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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section 2(1) Folkeskoleloven
section 18(1) Folkeskoleloven

Entities Involved

53 Danish municipalities
KL Kommunernes Landsforening (Local Government Denmark)
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Detailed

The investigation focused on data protection impact assessments related to the use of Google Chromebooks in schools, not on cookies or consent.

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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