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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 the company did not have enough security measures in place to protect this data. This case highlights the importance of implementing strong data protection practices to avoid costly penalties.
What happened
The Polish DPA fined a company EUR 336,000 for failing to protect personal data during a ransomware attack.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was compromised during the ransomware attack were affected.
What the authority found
The DPA found that the company lacked adequate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that companies must prioritize data security to prevent breaches. It serves as a warning that failure to do so 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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