Mayor – €1,700 Fine (Poland, 2022)
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The mayor of Dobrzyniewo Duże was fined EUR 1,700 after a staff member's computer containing personal data was stolen. The data wasn't properly secured, showing the need for better data protection measures. This incident serves as a reminder to small municipalities to prioritize data security.
What happened
A computer containing personal data was stolen from a municipal employee, and the data was not adequately secured.
Who was affected
Residents whose personal data was stored on the stolen computer from the Dobrzyniewo Duże municipality.
What the authority found
The Polish DPA found that the municipality failed to implement adequate technical measures to protect personal data, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This fine highlights the importance of securing personal data, even in small municipalities, to prevent breaches and protect individuals' privacy.
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The Polish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,700 on the mayor of Dobrzyniewo Duże municipality. The mayor had reported a data breach to the DPA pursuant to Art. 33 GDPR. An employee's work computer, which contained personal data, had been stolen. During its investigation, the DPA determined that the data on the computer was not adequately secured and that the municipality had failed to take appropriate technical measures to protect personal data.
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Details
Fine Date
2 November 2022
Authority
Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych
Fine Amount
€1,700
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Mayor - Poland (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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