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Res-Gastro M. Gaweł Sp. k. – €56,000 Fine (Poland, 2024)
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Res-Gastro M. Gaweł Sp. k. was fined EUR 56,000 for losing an unencrypted USB stick that contained personal data. The Polish data protection authority found that the company did not take proper steps to protect personal information. This case highlights the importance of implementing strong data security measures to prevent breaches.
What happened
The Polish DPA fined Res-Gastro M. Gaweł Sp. k. EUR 56,000 for a data breach involving an unencrypted USB stick.
Who was affected
An employee's personal data, including name and date of birth, was exposed due to the breach.
What the authority found
The authority determined that the company failed to implement adequate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes the need for businesses to prioritize data security and compliance with GDPR. Companies should regularly assess their data protection measures to avoid similar penalties.
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The Polish DPA (UODO) has imposed a fine of EUR 56,000 on Res-Gastro M. Gaweł Sp. k. The controller had reported a data breach involving the loss of an unencrypted USB stick by an employee. The data medium contained documents with data such as name, adress, gender, date of birth etc. of another employee. During its investigation, the DPA found that the controller had failed to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data in order to prevent such an incident.
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Details
Fine Date
29 April 2024
Authority
Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych
Fine Amount
€56,000
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