Santander Bank Polska S.A. – €326,000 Fine (Poland, 2024)

€326,000Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych12 March 2024Poland
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Santander Bank Polska S.A. was fined EUR 326,000 for not reporting a data breach quickly enough. This matters because timely reporting is crucial for protecting customers and maintaining trust. Companies need to understand the importance of notifying authorities and affected individuals promptly after a breach.

What happened

Santander Bank Polska S.A. failed to report a data breach to the authorities and affected individuals in a timely manner.

Who was affected

Customers whose personal data may have been compromised in the breach.

What the authority found

The Polish data protection authority ruled that Santander Bank Polska S.A. did not comply with the requirement to report a data breach promptly as outlined in GDPR.

Why this matters

This case highlights the financial consequences of not adhering to data breach reporting rules. Other companies should ensure they have clear procedures in place for timely reporting to avoid similar penalties.

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Art. 33(1) GDPR
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The Polish DPA has fined Santander Bank Polska S.A. EUR 326,000 for failing to report a data breach to the DPA and data subjects in a timely manner.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Santander Bank Polska S.A. in PL

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

12 March 2024

Authority

Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych

Fine Amount

€326,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-2260

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