53 Danish municipalities – Violation Found (Denmark, 2024)

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

An investigation into 53 Danish municipalities found no violations of data protection rules regarding their use of Google educational tools. This is important because it shows that these municipalities are following the rules when using technology for education. It reassures users that their data is being handled properly.

What happened

The investigation assessed the use of Google Chromebooks and Workspace for Education by 53 Danish municipalities.

Who was affected

Students and educators using Google tools in these municipalities were affected.

What the authority found

The authority concluded that there were no violations of GDPR in the municipalities' use of Google educational services.

Why this matters

This finding reinforces the idea that educational institutions can use technology responsibly. It encourages other organizations to adopt similar practices while ensuring compliance with data protection laws.

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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Detailed

The investigation focused on the use of Google Chromebooks and Workspace for Education, not related to cookies or consent mechanisms.

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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