Pubilc educational institution – €6,000 Fine (France, 2024)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A public educational institution in France was fined EUR 6,000 for not following rules about collecting only necessary data. This matters because it shows that even schools must be careful about how they handle personal information. Businesses should ensure they only collect data they really need.
What happened
The French DPA fined a public educational institution for violating data minimization principles.
Who was affected
Students and staff whose personal data was collected by the institution.
What the authority found
The authority found that the institution did not comply with GDPR's data minimization requirements.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of data minimization for all organizations, including educational institutions. Businesses should regularly review their data collection practices to avoid similar issues.
The French DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 6,000 on a public educational institution for violating the principle of data minimization and its information obligations unter the GDPR.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Pubilc educational institution in FR
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
23 May 2024
Authority
Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés
Fine Amount
€6,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2421
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Pubilc educational institution - France (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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