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Hørsholm municipality – €6,700 Fine (Denmark, 2022)
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Hørsholm municipality in Denmark was fined €6,700 after a work computer containing sensitive employee data was stolen. The Danish Data Protection Authority found that the municipality did not secure the data properly. This case underscores the need for organizations to implement strong data protection measures.
What happened
Hørsholm municipality failed to secure sensitive employee data on a stolen computer.
Who was affected
Approximately 1,600 employees whose personal data was stored on the stolen computer.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the municipality did not take adequate technical measures to protect personal data, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder for all organizations to prioritize data security. It highlights that failing to protect personal data can result in significant fines and risks to individuals' privacy.
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The Danish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 6,700 on Hørsholm municipality. The municipality had reported a data breach to the DPA pursuant to Art. 33 GDPR. An employee's work computer, which contained sensitive and confidential information about approximately 1,600 municipality employees, had been stolen. During its investigation, the DPA determined that the data on the computer was not adequately secured and that the municipality had failed to take appropriate technical measures to protect personal data.
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No other enforcement actions found for Hørsholm municipality in DK
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Details
Fine Date
12 September 2022
Authority
Datatilsynet (Denmark)
Fine Amount
€6,700
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1412
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Hørsholm municipality - Denmark (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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