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Viking Line Oy Abp – €230,000 Fine (Finland, 2022)
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Viking Line Oy Abp was fined for mishandling a former employee's request for access to their health data. The Finnish authority found that the company stored medical data incorrectly and did not inform employees properly. This case highlights the importance of accurate data handling and transparency.
What happened
The Finnish DPA fined Viking Line Oy Abp for failing to comply with a former employee's request for access to their health data.
Who was affected
A former employee who requested access to their health data from Viking Line Oy Abp.
What the authority found
The DPA ruled that the company violated multiple GDPR articles by not properly handling the access request and storing medical data unlawfully.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder for companies to handle personal data requests accurately and to maintain transparency with employees. Proper data management is crucial to avoid legal issues.
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The Finnish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 230,000 on Viking Line Oy Abp. A former employee had filed a complaint with the DPA. During its investigation, the DPA found that the controller had not complied with the data subject's request for access to their health data and that some of the medical data had been stored incorrectly. The DPA also found that the medical data was stored with other personal data, although such storage is unlawful. Furthermore, the DPA found that the controller had not properly informed its employees about the processing of their personal data, contrary to its obligation under Art. 13 GDPR.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Viking Line Oy Abp in FI
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
9 December 2022
Authority
Tietosuojavaltuutetun toimisto
Fine Amount
€230,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1526
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Viking Line Oy Abp - Finland (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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