Company – €10,600 Fine (Poland, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A Polish company was fined EUR 10,600 after a ransomware attack exposed personal data. The company didn't have strong enough security measures and failed to quickly inform authorities and affected individuals. This case highlights the importance of having good data protection practices and quick response plans.
What happened
A company suffered a ransomware attack that led to personal data loss and failed to report the incident promptly.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was compromised in the ransomware attack.
What the authority found
The Polish DPA found that the company lacked adequate security measures and failed to notify the breach in a timely manner, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for businesses to implement strong security measures and have clear plans for notifying authorities and individuals in case of data breaches. It serves as a reminder that failing to protect data can lead to significant penalties.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Polish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 10,600 on a company. The company had suffered a ransomware attack on their systems which resulted in the loss of personal data. During its investigation the DPA found that the company had failed to install adequate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, allowing such an attack to occur. Furthermore the controller failed to inform the DPA and the data subject of the incident in a timely manner.
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Other enforcement actions involving Company in PL
Fine
€11K
Details
Fine Date
31 May 2023
Authority
Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych
Fine Amount
€10,600
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1961
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Company - Poland (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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