Polskie Radio Szczecin – €13,400 Fine (Poland, 2025)
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Polskie Radio Szczecin was fined EUR 13,400 for not protecting individuals' privacy in its publications. The Polish data protection authority found that the company failed to implement adequate technical measures, leading to a tragic incident involving a minor. This case highlights the need for strong data protection practices in media organizations.
What happened
Polskie Radio Szczecin did not have sufficient technical measures to protect the privacy of individuals in its reports.
Who was affected
Individuals featured in publications by Polskie Radio Szczecin, particularly vulnerable individuals like minors, were affected.
What the authority found
The authority determined that the company had systemic deficiencies in its data processing practices.
Why this matters
This ruling stresses the importance of implementing robust data protection measures, especially for media organizations. Other companies should evaluate their privacy practices to prevent similar risks.
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The Polish DPA fined Polskie Radio Szczecin (Polish Radio Szczecin) EUR 13,400. Due to the lack of sufficient technical measures, Polskie Radio Szczecin failed to protect the rights of individuals featured in its publications. As a result, there was a risk that information concerning the private life of individuals would be published without their consent. As an example, the DPA cited a case in which a journalist from Polskie Radio Szczecin disclosed that the minor child of a MP (who does not participate in public life) was a victim of sexual abuse. The report was specific enough to allow third parties to identify the victim, which led to the victim's suicide. During an inspection, the DPA found several shortcomings in data processing and that the deficiencies were systemic. The DPA ordered Polskie Radio Szczecin to rectify the organisational and technical shortcomings within 60 days.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Polskie Radio Szczecin in PL
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
11 March 2025
Authority
Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych
Fine Amount
€13,400
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2590
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Polskie Radio Szczecin - Poland (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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