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Company – €7,200 Fine (Poland, 2023)
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A company in Poland was fined EUR 7,200 for suffering a data breach due to inadequate security measures. This is important because it shows that businesses must take steps to protect personal data. Failing to do so can result in financial penalties.
What happened
The company did not implement adequate measures to protect personal data, leading to a data breach.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was lost in the data breach at the company.
What the authority found
The Polish Data Protection Authority found that the company failed to take necessary security measures to prevent the data breach.
Why this matters
This case serves as a warning for companies to invest in data protection and security measures. Proper safeguards are essential to avoid breaches and potential fines.
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The Polish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 7,200 on a company. The controller had suffered a data breach that resulted in the loss of personal data. During its investigation, the DPA found that the controller had failed to implement adequate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, which facilitated the data breach. The controller had failed to conduct certain risk analyses, for example. In addition, the DPA found that the controller failed to review its processor and ensure that it provided sufficient guarantees to protect personal data.
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Fine
€7K
Details
Fine Date
8 February 2023
Authority
Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych
Fine Amount
€7,200
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Company - Poland (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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