Company – €336,000 Fine (Poland, 2024)
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A Polish company was fined EUR 336,000 after a ransomware attack exposed personal data. The investigation revealed that the company did not have proper security measures in place to protect this data. This case highlights the importance of strong cybersecurity practices for businesses handling personal information.
What happened
The Polish DPA fined a company for failing to implement adequate security measures, leading to a ransomware attack that compromised personal data.
Who was affected
Employees and customers of the company whose personal data was exposed during the ransomware attack.
What the authority found
The DPA found that the company did not take sufficient technical and organizational steps to protect personal data, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that companies must prioritize cybersecurity to protect personal data. It serves as a warning that inadequate security can lead to significant financial penalties.
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The Polish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 336,000 on a company. The company had suffered a ransomware attack on their systems which resulted in the loss of personal data. During its investigation the DPA found that the company had failed to install adequate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, allowing such an attack to occur.
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Fine
€336K
Details
Fine Date
20 May 2024
Authority
Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych
Fine Amount
€336,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2428
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Company - Poland (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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