Uitvoeringsinstituut Werknemersverzekeringen (UWV) – Complaint Upheld (Netherlands, 2021)
The Dutch privacy authority found that the Employee Insurance Agency (UWV) failed to secure personal data of job seekers, leading to data leaks. This affected over 15,000 individuals, exposing sensitive information. The case underscores the need for strong data protection measures.
What happened
UWV failed to secure personal data in its 'My Work Folder' environment, leading to data leaks.
Who was affected
Job seekers whose personal data was exposed to other users of the UWV's online platform.
What the authority found
The privacy authority determined that UWV did not implement adequate security measures to protect personal data, violating GDPR's requirements.
Why this matters
This case highlights the critical need for organizations to implement robust security measures to protect personal data. It serves as a warning to other companies to proactively address data protection risks.
GDPR Articles Cited
The case focused on data security breaches in the UWV's My Work Folder environment, not related to cookies or consent.
Outcome
Complaint Upheld
A data subject complaint that was upheld by the DPA.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Uitvoeringsinstituut Werknemersverzekeringen (UWV) in NL
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Uitvoeringsinstituut Werknemersverzekeringen (UWV) - Netherlands (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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