East Power Sp. z o.o. – €3,400 Fine (Poland, 2020)

€3,400Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych10 July 2020Poland
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East Power Sp. z o.o. was fined for not cooperating with the Polish data protection authority during an investigation into a marketing complaint. This highlights the importance of working with authorities when they request information. Businesses should be prepared to respond promptly and thoroughly to regulatory inquiries.

What happened

East Power failed to provide adequate responses to the data protection authority's requests during a marketing investigation.

Who was affected

The case involved the company East Power and its interactions with the Polish data protection authority.

What the authority found

The Polish data protection authority fined East Power for obstructing the investigation and not fulfilling its duty to cooperate.

Why this matters

This case emphasizes the necessity for businesses to cooperate with regulatory bodies. Companies should ensure they have processes in place to respond to authority requests to avoid penalties.

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After three subpoenas to East Power, in which the latter failed to provide sufficient explanations on a direct marketing complaint, the data protection authority found that East Power had deliberately obstructed the course of the procedure or at least failed to comply with its obligations to cooperate with the supervisory authority.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for East Power Sp. z o.o. in PL

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

10 July 2020

Authority

Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych

Fine Amount

€3,400

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