Komendanta Miejskiego Policji w Krakowie – €18,500 Fine (Poland, 2026)

€18,500Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych9 January 2026Poland
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The Komendanta Miejskiego Policji w Krakowie was fined EUR 18,500 for publishing unnecessary personal data, including health information, related to a police investigation. This case matters because it shows that even public authorities must handle personal data carefully. Organizations should be cautious about what data they publish to avoid legal issues.

What happened

The Komendanta Miejskiego Policji w Krakowie published personal and health data of a person involved in a police investigation without justification.

Who was affected

A person whose sensitive health data was published by the police.

What the authority found

The Polish DPA ruled that the police did not need to publish the personal data in question.

Why this matters

This case highlights the need for all organizations, including public bodies, to be mindful of data privacy when sharing information. It serves as a reminder to evaluate the necessity of data publication.

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The Polish DPA has imposd a fine of EUR 18,500 on the Komendanta Miejskiego Policji w Krakowie. The controller published personal data, including health data, of a data subject that had been involved in a police investigation, which was not necessary for the purpose of the publication.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Komendanta Miejskiego Policji w Krakowie in PL

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

9 January 2026

Authority

Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych

Fine Amount

€18,500

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