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Company – €3,400 Fine (Poland, 2023)
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A company in Poland was fined EUR 3,400 after a data breach led to the theft of a laptop containing personal data. The investigation revealed that the company had not taken proper steps to protect this data, such as encrypting the laptop. This case underscores the need for businesses to prioritize data security measures.
What happened
A company reported a data breach after a laptop containing personal data was stolen from a vehicle.
Who was affected
Three individuals whose personal data was stored on the stolen laptop.
What the authority found
The Polish DPA found that the company failed to implement adequate security measures to protect personal data.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of data protection practices for all businesses. Companies should ensure they have proper security protocols in place to avoid similar breaches.
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The Polish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 3,400 on a company. The controller had reported a data breach to the DPA. The company car of a senior employee had been broken into, resulting in the theft of a company laptop on which personal data of three persons were processed. During its investigation, the DPA determined that the controller had failed to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data. Among other things, the laptop had not been properly encrypted.
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Fine
€3K
Details
Fine Date
18 July 2023
Authority
Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych
Fine Amount
€3,400
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Company - Poland (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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