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Mayor – €1,700 Fine (Poland, 2022)
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The mayor of Dobrzyniewo Duże was fined EUR 1,700 for not securing personal data after a work computer was stolen. This case highlights the responsibility of public officials to protect sensitive information.
What happened
A work computer containing personal data was stolen, compromising the data's security.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was stored on the stolen computer were affected.
What the authority found
The Polish DPA found that the mayor's office did not take adequate measures to secure personal data on the stolen computer.
Why this matters
This fine emphasizes the need for public officials to prioritize data security. Organizations must implement strong safeguards to protect personal information from theft.
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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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