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Committee – €2,500 Fine (Poland, 2024)
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A committee in Poland was fined for improperly storing sensitive data collected during a legislative initiative. The Polish data protection authority found that the data was not adequately protected. This ruling highlights the need for organizations to implement proper data security measures.
What happened
The committee stored signature lists containing sensitive data unprotected in a church.
Who was affected
Individuals who signed the legislative initiative were affected by the lack of data protection.
What the authority found
The Polish DPA ruled that the committee failed to take necessary measures to protect personal data as required by GDPR.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the importance of safeguarding personal data and the legal obligations organizations have to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access.
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The Polish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 2,500 on a committee. The controller had collected signatures in favor of a legislative initiative and later stored the signature lists unprotected in a church, which led to the sensitive data of the signatories not being sufficiently protected against loss, disclosure etc. During its investigation, the DPA found that the controller had failed to take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data.
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Details
Fine Date
24 April 2024
Authority
Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych
Fine Amount
€2,500
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Committee - Poland (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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