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Posti Group Oyj – €100,000 Fine (Finland, 2020)
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Posti Group Oyj sent direct marketing materials to people who asked to have their postal data deleted. This was a problem because it shows that the company didn't respect people's wishes about their personal information. The fine of €100,000 highlights the importance of following data protection rules.
What happened
Posti Group Oyj sent marketing messages to individuals despite their requests for data deletion.
Who was affected
Individuals who requested the deletion of their postal data but continued to receive marketing materials.
What the authority found
The authority found that Posti Group Oyj did not provide clear enough information about data processing, violating GDPR rules on transparency.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes that companies must respect user requests regarding their personal data. Businesses should ensure their marketing practices comply with data protection laws to avoid similar fines.
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The decision relates to complaints alleging that data subjects received direct marketing from the company although they had requested that their postal data be deleted. Investigations also revealed that the data protection information provided by the company was not transparent enough.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Posti Group Oyj in FI
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
22 May 2020
Authority
Tietosuojavaltuutetun toimisto
Fine Amount
€100,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Posti Group Oyj - Finland (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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