Danish National Genome Center – €6,700 Fine (Denmark, 2022)
General GDPR enforcement action
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The Danish National Genome Center was fined for not consulting the data protection authority before processing data that posed a high risk to individuals. This serves as a reminder to conduct thorough risk assessments and consult authorities when necessary. Small businesses should be aware of their obligations to protect sensitive data.
What happened
The Danish National Genome Center processed personal data without consulting the authority despite high risks identified in their assessment.
Who was affected
Individuals whose sensitive genetic data was processed by the Danish National Genome Center.
What the authority found
The Danish authority fined the center for not consulting them before processing data that posed high risks, as required by GDPR.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for organizations to consult data protection authorities when high risks are identified, ensuring compliance and protection of sensitive data.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Danish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 6,700 on the Danish National Genome Center. The center had conducted a data protection impact assessment that revealed circumstances that could pose a high risk to the rights of data subjects. The DPA imposed the fine because the center had processed personal data without first consulting the DPA, even though the impact assessment had revealed a high risk to data subjects. The center has complied with all the DPA's requests and has shown good cooperation with the authority.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Danish National Genome Center in DK
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
25 March 2022
Authority
Datatilsynet (Denmark)
Fine Amount
€6,700
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1106
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Danish National Genome Center - Denmark (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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