Eidskog municipality – €20,900 Fine (Norway, 2024)
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Eidskog municipality was fined for allowing two former employees to access a whistleblower's report that contained sensitive health and financial information. This breach of privacy is serious because it shows a lack of care for personal data. Municipalities must protect sensitive information to maintain trust and comply with data protection laws.
What happened
Eidskog municipality gave two former employees access to a whistleblower's report without redacting sensitive data.
Who was affected
A whistleblower whose health and financial information was exposed, along with two former employees of the municipality, were affected.
What the authority found
The Norwegian Data Protection Authority ruled that the municipality had no legal basis for processing the sensitive information, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder that organizations must carefully manage access to sensitive information. It highlights the need for proper data handling practices to protect individuals' privacy.
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The Norwegian DPA imposed a fine of EUR 20,900 on Eidskog municipality for giving two former employees access to a whistleblower’s report without redacting sensitive health and financial data. The the DPA found that the municipality had no legal basis for processing this information and had previously published confidential information about the whistleblower.
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Details
Fine Date
6 September 2024
Authority
Datatilsynet (Norway)
Fine Amount
€20,900
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