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UWV (Dutch employee insurance service provider) – €900,000 Fine (Netherlands, 2019)
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The UWV was fined €900,000 for not using multi-factor authentication on its online employer portal. This is significant because it shows that companies must protect sensitive employee data with strong security measures.
What happened
The UWV failed to implement multi-factor authentication for its online employer portal, compromising security.
Who was affected
Employers and health services accessing employee health data through the UWV's online portal.
What the authority found
The authority determined that the UWV violated data protection rules by not ensuring adequate security for personal data.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the importance of robust security measures in protecting personal data. Companies should implement strong authentication methods to safeguard sensitive information.
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As the UWV (the Dutch employee insurance service provider - 'Uitvoeringsinstituut Werknemersverzekeringen') did not use multi-factor authentication when accessing the online employer portal, security was inadequate. Employers and health and safety services were able to collect and display health data from employees in an absence system.
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Other enforcement actions involving UWV (Dutch employee insurance service provider) in NL
Details
Fine Date
31 October 2019
Authority
Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens
Fine Amount
€900,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-107
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. UWV (Dutch employee insurance service provider) - Netherlands (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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