East Power Sp. z o.o. – €3,400 Fine (Poland, 2020)
General GDPR enforcement action
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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.
GDPR Articles Cited
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
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-332
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. East Power Sp. z o.o. - Poland (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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