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 have no violations regarding their use of Google Chromebooks and Workspace for Education. This is significant because it reassures schools that they can use these tools without breaching privacy laws, as long as they follow proper procedures.

What happened

Danish municipalities used Google Chromebooks and Workspace for Education without any classified violations of data protection rules.

Who was affected

Students and educators using Google Chromebooks and Workspace for Education in Danish municipalities were affected.

What the authority found

The authority concluded that the municipalities complied with GDPR by conducting necessary data protection assessments and lawful processing.

Why this matters

This finding provides a positive example for educational institutions about using technology responsibly while adhering to privacy laws. It encourages other organizations to ensure compliance when implementing digital tools.

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
Detailed

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.

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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