Panek SA – €357,000 Fine (Poland, 2024)
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Panek SA was fined €357,000 by Poland's data protection authority for not securing customer data during a website update. This is important because it shows that companies must take strong measures to protect personal information. Failing to do so can result in hefty fines.
What happened
Panek SA did not implement adequate security measures during a website reconstruction, leading to a data leak.
Who was affected
Customers of Panek SA whose personal data was exposed due to the security failure.
What the authority found
The Polish DPA ruled that Panek SA violated data protection rules by not ensuring proper data security.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the need for businesses to prioritize data security, especially during website changes. Companies should regularly assess their security measures to avoid similar penalties.
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The Polish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 357,000 on Panek SA. During the reconstruction of its website, the controller failed to implement adequate technical and organisational measures to ensure data security, resulting in leak of customer data. The controller appealed against the decision, but the provincial administrative court in Warsaw dismissed the appeal.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Panek SA in PL
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
23 December 2024
Authority
Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych
Fine Amount
€357,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2763
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Panek SA - Poland (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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