Minister of Digital Affairs
€23,500
Insufficient legal basis for data processing
Decision Date
March 17, 2025
Authority
Polish National Personal Data Protection Office (UODO)
PL
Sector
Public Sector and Education
Country
PL
Law
GDPRStatus
FINALDescription
The Polish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 23,500 on the Polish Minister for Digital Affairs. The Minister unlawfully processed personal data of Polish citizens in the PESEL database and disclosed those to Poczta Polska SA (Polish Post), in connection with the planned postal vote during the 2020 presidential election in Poland.
Legal Citations
Art. 5 (1)Art. 6 (1)
Issues & Violations
Insufficient legal basis for data processing