Unknown – €490 Fine (Poland, 2022)

€490

Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych

23 March 2022

Poland

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A company in Poland was fined EUR 490 for not providing information requested by the Polish DPA during an investigation. This shows that companies must cooperate with data protection authorities when asked for information.

What happened

A company in Poland failed to provide information requested by the Polish DPA during an investigation.

Who was affected

The company under investigation by the Polish DPA.

What the authority found

The Polish DPA fined the company EUR 490 for not cooperating with their request for information, as required under GDPR.

Why this matters

This fine highlights the obligation of companies to cooperate with data protection authorities during investigations. It serves as a warning that non-compliance, even in procedural matters, can lead to penalties.

GDPR Articles Cited

Art. 31 GDPR

Art. 58(1)(e) GDPR

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Detailed

The Polish DPA (UODO) has fined a data controller EUR 490 for failing to provide information requested by the DPA during an investigation.

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