Healthcare facility – €9,200 Fine (Poland, 2024)
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A healthcare facility in Poland was fined EUR 9,200 after a ransomware attack led to the loss of personal data. The investigation revealed that the facility did not take proper steps to protect this data and failed to inform affected individuals about the breach. This case highlights the importance of having strong security measures in place to protect personal information.
What happened
The Polish DPA fined a healthcare facility EUR 9,200 for failing to protect personal data during a ransomware attack.
Who was affected
Patients whose personal data was compromised during the ransomware attack were affected.
What the authority found
The DPA found that the healthcare facility did not implement adequate security measures to prevent data loss, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that companies must prioritize data security to avoid breaches and potential fines. It serves as a warning for all businesses to strengthen their data protection practices.
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The Polish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 9,200 on a healthcare facility. The company suffered a ransomware attack on its systems, resulting in the loss of personal data. During its investigation, the DPA found that the controller had failed to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data in order to prevent such incidents. Furthermore, the controller failed to notify the data subjects about the incident.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Healthcare facility in PL
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
13 June 2024
Authority
Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych
Fine Amount
€9,200
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2468
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Healthcare facility - Poland (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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