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Company – €5,500 Fine (Poland, 2023)

€5,500

Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych

13 December 2023

Poland

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A Polish company was fined EUR 5,500 for not cooperating with the data protection authority during an investigation. This matters because it shows that companies must be responsive to inquiries from regulators. Failing to do so can lead to financial penalties.

What happened

The Polish DPA fined a company EUR 5,500 for insufficient cooperation during an investigation.

Who was affected

The company involved in the investigation by the Polish data protection authority.

What the authority found

The authority found that the company did not adequately cooperate with its investigation, which is a requirement under data protection laws.

Why this matters

This case highlights the importance of compliance with data protection investigations. Companies should ensure they have processes in place to respond promptly to regulatory inquiries to avoid fines.

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The Polish DPA has fined a data controller EUR 5,500 for failing to sufficiently cooperate with the DPA during an investigation.

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