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Komendanta Miejskiego Policji w Krakowie – €18,500 Fine (Poland, 2026)
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The Polish DPA fined the Komendanta Miejskiego Policji w Krakowie EUR 18,500 for publishing personal data of a person involved in a police investigation. This data included sensitive health information that was not necessary for the publication. This case highlights the importance of handling personal data responsibly and only sharing what is necessary.
What happened
The Polish DPA imposed a fine on the Komendanta Miejskiego Policji w Krakowie for publishing unnecessary personal data, including health data, of an individual involved in a police investigation.
Who was affected
A person whose health data was published by the police without necessity was affected.
What the authority found
The DPA ruled that the police had no valid reason to publish the personal data, violating data protection rules.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that organizations must carefully consider the necessity of sharing personal data. It serves as a reminder for public entities to comply with data protection standards.
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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
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Komendanta Miejskiego Policji w Krakowie - Poland (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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