Unknown – €5,800 Fine (Poland, 2024)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A Polish company was fined EUR 5,800 for not appointing a data protection officer and failing to provide the necessary contact details to the authorities. This matters because it shows the importance of having proper privacy practices in place, especially for businesses that handle personal data.
What happened
The Polish DPA fined a company for not appointing a data protection officer and not providing contact details in time.
Who was affected
The company that handles personal data but failed to meet legal requirements.
What the authority found
The DPA ruled that the company did not comply with GDPR requirements for appointing a data protection officer.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for businesses to understand their obligations under GDPR. Companies should ensure they have a data protection officer if required and keep their contact details updated.
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The Polish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 5,800 on a data controller. The controller failed to appoint a data protection officer and to provide the DPA with the contact details in a timely manner.
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Fine
€6K
Details
Fine Date
18 October 2024
Authority
Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych
Fine Amount
€5,800
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