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Kourou municipality – €5,000 Fine (France, 2023)
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Kourou municipality in France was fined EUR 5,000 for not appointing a data protection officer and failing to cooperate with the data authority. The French data authority found that the municipality ignored requests to designate a DPO, which is essential for compliance. This case highlights the importance of having a DPO in public organizations.
What happened
Kourou municipality failed to appoint a data protection officer and did not cooperate with the data authority.
Who was affected
The municipality of Kourou, which is responsible for handling personal data of its residents.
What the authority found
The French DPA ruled that the municipality violated Articles 31 and 37 of GDPR by not designating a DPO and failing to cooperate.
Why this matters
This case underscores the necessity for public entities to have a data protection officer. Other municipalities should ensure they comply with data protection regulations to avoid fines.
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The French DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 5,000 on Kourou municipality for failing to appoint a data protection officer and to sufficiently cooperate with the DPA.
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No other enforcement actions found for Kourou municipality in FR
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Details
Fine Date
12 December 2023
Authority
Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés
Fine Amount
€5,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Kourou municipality - France (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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