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Powiatowego Inspektora Sanitarnego w Policach – €4,750 Fine (Poland, 2025)
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The Polish DPA fined Powiatowego Inspektora Sanitarnego w Policach for failing to secure personal health data. An employee lost an unencrypted USB drive containing sensitive information, leading to a data breach. This case shows the importance of implementing strong security measures to protect personal data.
What happened
Powiatowego Inspektora Sanitarnego w Policach failed to implement adequate security measures, resulting in a data breach.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal health data was stored on the lost USB drive.
What the authority found
The Polish Data Protection Authority determined that the organization did not take necessary steps to secure personal data, violating GDPR.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the need for all organizations to adopt robust data security practices to prevent breaches. Small businesses should prioritize data protection to safeguard sensitive information.
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The Polish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 4750 on the Powiatowego Inspektora Sanitarnego w Policach. The controller failed to implement adequate technical and organisational measures to ensure data security, which resulted in a data breach due to an employee loosing an unencrypted usb flash drive with personal health data and data regarding administrative proceedings.
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No other enforcement actions found for Powiatowego Inspektora Sanitarnego w Policach in PL
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Details
Fine Date
15 November 2025
Authority
Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych
Fine Amount
€4,750
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Powiatowego Inspektora Sanitarnego w Policach - Poland (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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