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City of Reykjavik – €13,300 Fine (Iceland, 2023)
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The city of Reykjavik was fined for not properly using Google Education in schools, failing to meet data protection standards. The city did not ensure that student data was handled correctly. This case highlights the need for schools to prioritize data privacy.
What happened
Reykjavik used Google Education without sufficient compliance with data protection regulations.
Who was affected
Students whose data was processed through the Google Education system.
What the authority found
The DPA fined the city for not fulfilling its obligations regarding data processing and retention.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a reminder for educational institutions to adhere to data protection laws. Schools must ensure that they are protecting student data effectively.
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The Icelandic DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 13,300 on the city of Reykjavik. The city had used the Google Education system in schools without sufficiently complying with data protection regulations. In particular, the city did not fulfill its obligations when selecting Google as a processor and the processing agreement with Google did not comply with data protection requirements. Furthermore, the city did not ensure that the student data was not processed for purposes other than those specified by the city. In imposing the fine, particular consideration was given to the protection of sensitive children's data. Although no demonstrable damage had occurred, it was criticized that the city had not sufficiently ensured the secure transfer of data to the US in the past. However, the municipality cooperated transparently with the data protection authority and revised its data protection practices.
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Details
Fine Date
6 December 2023
Authority
Persónuvernd
Fine Amount
€13,300
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. City of Reykjavik - Iceland (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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