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Eidskog municipality – €20,900 Fine (Norway, 2024)
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Eidskog municipality was fined EUR 20,900 for giving two former employees access to a whistleblower's report that included sensitive health and financial information. This decision highlights the importance of protecting confidential information and ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to it. The ruling serves as a reminder for public organizations to handle sensitive data with care.
What happened
Eidskog municipality allowed two former employees to access a whistleblower's report without redacting sensitive health and financial data.
Who was affected
The whistleblower whose sensitive health and financial information was disclosed.
What the authority found
The Norwegian DPA ruled that Eidskog municipality had no legal basis for processing the sensitive information, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the need for organizations to implement strict data access controls and protect sensitive information. It shows that municipalities can be held accountable for mishandling confidential data.
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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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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Eidskog municipality - Norway (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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