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National Prosecutor's Office – €19,800 Fine (Poland, 2024)
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The Polish DPA fined the National Prosecutor's Office for disclosing a person's personal data during a press conference without proper justification. The fine of EUR 19,800 was imposed because the office failed to report this data breach. This case underscores the responsibility of public institutions to protect personal information.
What happened
The National Prosecutor's Office disclosed an individual's personal data during a press conference without a valid legal basis.
Who was affected
An individual whose personal data was disclosed by the National Prosecutor's Office.
What the authority found
The Polish DPA found that the National Prosecutor's Office violated GDPR by failing to protect personal data and not reporting the breach.
Why this matters
This case serves as a warning that public institutions must adhere to data protection laws. It emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability in handling personal data.
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The Polish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 19,800 on the National Prosecutor's Office. During a press conference, the public prosecutor's office disclosed an individual's personal data, such as their first and last name and special categories of data, without a valid legal basis. The DPA also found that the controller failed to report the data breach to the DPA and the data subject.
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Details
Fine Date
2 September 2024
Authority
Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych
Fine Amount
€19,800
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. National Prosecutor's Office - Poland (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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