School in Gdansk (Danzig) (fine imposed against town of Gdansk) – Fine (Poland, 2020)
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A school in Gdansk used fingerprint scanners to let students pay for meals, but the Polish data protection authority said this was illegal. Even though parents agreed in writing, the consent wasn't considered voluntary. This case highlights the need for schools to ensure consent is truly voluntary when collecting sensitive data like fingerprints.
What happened
A school in Gdansk used fingerprint scanners for student meal payments without valid voluntary consent.
Who was affected
Students at the school who used their fingerprints to pay for meals.
What the authority found
The data protection authority found the school's use of fingerprint data unlawful because the consent wasn't voluntary.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes that schools and other institutions must ensure consent is truly voluntary, especially when handling sensitive data like biometrics. It serves as a reminder to review consent processes to avoid similar issues.
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Original summary: A school in Gdansk used biometric fingerprint scanners to authenticate students for the payment process in the school canteen. Although the parents had given their written consent to such data processing, the data protection authority considered the processing of the student data to be unlawful, as the consent to data processing was not given voluntarily. Update: Update: On August 7, 2020, the Provincial Administrative Court in Warsaw overturned the decision of the Polish DPA imposing a fine of EUR 4,600.
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Details
Fine Date
4 March 2020
Authority
Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. School in Gdansk (Danzig) (fine imposed against town of Gdansk) - Poland (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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