Minister of Digital Affairs – €23,500 Fine (Poland, 2025)
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The Polish Minister for Digital Affairs was fined €23,500 for unlawfully processing and sharing citizens' personal data related to postal voting. This action was deemed illegal because it violated data protection regulations. The case illustrates the importance of safeguarding personal information.
What happened
The Minister unlawfully processed and disclosed personal data from the PESEL database to Poczta Polska SA.
Who was affected
Polish citizens whose personal data was improperly handled and shared.
What the authority found
The Polish DPA found that the Minister lacked a valid legal basis for processing and sharing this personal data.
Why this matters
This case serves as a cautionary tale for government officials and organizations about the importance of following data protection laws when handling personal information.
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The Polish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 23,500 on the Polish Minister for Digital Affairs. The Minister unlawfully processed personal data of Polish citizens in the PESEL database and disclosed those to Poczta Polska SA (Polish Post), in connection with the planned postal vote during the 2020 presidential election in Poland.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Minister of Digital Affairs in PL
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
17 March 2025
Authority
Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych
Fine Amount
€23,500
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2587
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Minister of Digital Affairs - Poland (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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