Municipality of Korou – €6,900 Fine (France, 2024)

€6,900Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés22 July 2024France
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The French data protection authority fined the Municipality of Korou EUR 6,900 for not having a data protection officer. This matters because having a designated officer helps ensure that personal data is handled properly. Small businesses should consider appointing someone to oversee their data practices.

What happened

The Municipality of Korou failed to appoint a data protection officer as required by law.

Who was affected

Residents and visitors whose personal data is managed by the Municipality of Korou were affected.

What the authority found

The authority found that the Municipality did not comply with the requirement to have a data protection officer.

Why this matters

This case highlights the importance of compliance with data protection laws. Small businesses should take note and ensure they have the necessary personnel in place to manage data responsibly.

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The French DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 6,900 on the municipality of Korou for failing to appoint a data protection officer.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Municipality of Korou in FR

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

Details

Fine Date

22 July 2024

Authority

Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés

Fine Amount

€6,900

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