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Court Bailiff – €5,000 Fine (Poland, 2025)
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A Polish court bailiff was fined EUR 5,000 for sending a letter with personal data to the wrong person. This mistake meant that neither the affected individuals nor the data protection authority were informed about the error. This case highlights the importance of handling personal data carefully to avoid breaches.
What happened
A court bailiff forwarded a letter containing personal data to the wrong person without notifying the affected individuals or the data protection authority.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was included in the letter sent to the wrong recipient.
What the authority found
The Polish data protection authority found that the court bailiff failed to inform the affected individuals and the authority about the data breach.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes the need for companies to have proper data handling procedures in place. Failing to notify affected individuals can lead to significant fines.
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The Polish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 5,000 on a court bailiff. The controller forwarded a letter containing personal data to the wrong person, failing to inform either the affected data subjects or the DPA.
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No other enforcement actions found for Court Bailiff in PL
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Details
Fine Date
23 October 2025
Authority
Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych
Fine Amount
€5,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Court Bailiff - Poland (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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