Municipality – Fine (Czech Republic, 2020)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A public school in the Czech Republic shared student information with the local mayor, who then broadcasted it via a city radio app. This action violated GDPR rules about handling personal data responsibly and transparently. Although no fine was imposed, it highlights the importance of safeguarding personal information in public institutions.
What happened
A public school shared personal information with a municipal mayor, who disclosed it through a city radio mobile application.
Who was affected
Students whose personal information was shared and broadcasted without proper consent.
What the authority found
The Czech data protection authority found that the school violated GDPR by not having a valid legal basis for sharing personal data and failing to inform individuals about the data processing.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for public institutions to handle personal data with care and transparency, reminding them to ensure proper legal grounds and communication when sharing information.
GDPR Articles Cited
A public school shared personal information with a municipal mayor, who disclosed it through the city radio mobile application.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Municipality in CZ
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2020
Authority
Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-653
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Municipality - Czech Republic (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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