Morele.net – €660,000 Fine (Poland, 2019)

€660,000Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych10 September 2019Poland
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General GDPR enforcement action

This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.

Morele.net was fined for not having strong enough security measures, which allowed hackers to access the personal data of 2.2 million people. This is important because it shows how crucial it is to protect customer information from unauthorized access. Companies need to invest in robust security systems to safeguard data.

What happened

Morele.net failed to implement adequate security measures, leading to a data breach affecting 2.2 million people.

Who was affected

2.2 million people whose personal data was accessed without permission due to weak security measures.

What the authority found

The Polish authority ruled that Morele.net's insufficient security measures violated GDPR's requirement to protect personal data.

Why this matters

This case highlights the importance of strong data security practices. Businesses should regularly update their security protocols to prevent unauthorized data access and avoid hefty fines.

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The Polish data protection authority imposed a fine of over PLN 2.8 million (approx. €644,780) on Morele.net for insufficient organisational and technical safeguards, which led to unauthorised access to the personal data of 2.2 million people.

Details

Fine Date

10 September 2019

Authority

Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych

Fine Amount

€660,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-79

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