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Municipality – €6,700 Fine (Poland, 2023)
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A Polish municipality was fined EUR 6,700 for failing to protect personal data during a ransomware attack. The investigation revealed that the municipality did not have proper security measures in place, which allowed the attack to happen. This case highlights the importance of having strong data protection practices to prevent breaches.
What happened
The Polish DPA fined a municipality for inadequate security measures that led to a ransomware attack.
Who was affected
Residents whose personal data was compromised in the ransomware attack on the municipality.
What the authority found
The authority found that the municipality failed to implement sufficient technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that organizations must prioritize data security to avoid breaches. It serves as a reminder for all companies to evaluate their data protection strategies.
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The Polish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 6,700 on a municipality. The controller had reported a data breach to the DPA. During its investigation, the DPA found that the controller had suffered a ransomware attack, in which the attackers took advantage of a vulnerability present in the IT system. The DPA found that the controller had failed to install adequate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, allowing such an attack to occur.
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Details
Fine Date
16 May 2023
Authority
Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych
Fine Amount
€6,700
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Municipality - Poland (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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