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Unknown – €358,000 Fine (Poland, 2024)
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A Polish company was fined for accidentally publishing customer data while redesigning its website. The data included names, addresses, and encrypted passwords, affecting around 20,000 people. This incident shows how important it is to ensure data security during website updates.
What happened
The company inadvertently published customer data during a website redesign, exposing sensitive information.
Who was affected
Approximately 20,000 customers whose personal data was published were affected by this breach.
What the authority found
The Polish Data Protection Authority found that the company did not take adequate security measures to protect personal data during the redesign process, violating GDPR.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for businesses to prioritize data security during website changes. Companies must conduct regular risk assessments to prevent similar incidents.
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The Polish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 358,000 on a company. The company had inadvertently published customer data (first name, last name, email address, home address, encrypted passwords) in the process of redesigning its website. The incident affected approximately 20,000 data subjects. The DPA found that the controller had not sufficiently ensured the security of personal data during the process, for example, by conducting regular tests and risk assessments. Instead, it relied on information provided by the hired subcontractor without proper oversight.
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Fine
€358K
Details
Fine Date
20 November 2024
Authority
Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych
Fine Amount
€358,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2491
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown - Poland (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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