Unknown – €13,000 Fine (Poland, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.
A company in Poland was fined €13,000 for not providing information requested by the data protection authority during an investigation. This is important because it shows that businesses must cooperate with authorities when they ask for information. Small business owners should be aware that ignoring such requests can lead to penalties.
What happened
The Polish DPA fined an unnamed company for failing to provide requested information during an investigation.
Who was affected
The company that did not comply with the DPA's request was affected.
What the authority found
The DPA ruled that the company violated GDPR by not cooperating with the investigation.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes the need for businesses to respond to data protection inquiries. Small businesses should ensure they have processes in place to handle such requests promptly.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Polish DPA has fined a data controller EUR 13,000 for failing to provide information requested by the DPA during an investigation.
Related Enforcement Actions (8)
Other enforcement actions involving Unknown in PL
Fine
€13K
Details
Fine Date
30 August 2023
Authority
Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych
Fine Amount
€13,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2152
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown - Poland (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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