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Polskie Radio Szczecin – €13,400 Fine (Poland, 2025)
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Polskie Radio Szczecin was fined for not protecting individuals' privacy in its publications. The Polish data protection authority found that the organization failed to implement adequate technical measures, leading to a tragic incident involving a minor. This case highlights the serious consequences of inadequate data protection.
What happened
Polskie Radio Szczecin lacked sufficient technical measures to protect individuals' privacy in its publications.
Who was affected
Individuals featured in publications by Polskie Radio Szczecin, particularly vulnerable individuals like minors.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the organization violated GDPR by not safeguarding personal information, resulting in systemic deficiencies.
Why this matters
This ruling underscores the importance of implementing strong data protection measures, especially in media organizations. Companies must take proactive steps to protect individuals' privacy to avoid severe consequences.
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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.
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No other enforcement actions found for Polskie Radio Szczecin in PL
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Details
Fine Date
11 March 2025
Authority
Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych
Fine Amount
€13,400
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Polskie Radio Szczecin - Poland (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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