McDonald’s Polska Sp. z o.o.: Non-compliance with general data processing principles

The Polish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 3,955,000 on McDonald’s Polska Sp. z o.o. The controller used a third party processor (see ETid: 2758) for the purpose of managing work scheduals. The controller failed to ensure, that the processor implemented sufficient technical and organisational measures to ensure data security, resulting in a data breach. Additionally the controller failed to ensure, that only necessary data had been processed and the controller also did not adequatly involve the DPO in all relevant activities.

GDPR Articles: Art. 5 (1) c) GDPR, Art. 25 (1) GDPR, Art. 28 (1) GDPR, Art. 38 (1) GDPR
Industry: Employment