Unknown – Fine (Czech Republic, 2020)

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Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů1 January 2020Czech Republic
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General GDPR enforcement action

This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.

A state-subsidized organization in the Czech Republic shared employee photos on its website without proper permission. This is important because it shows that even public organizations must respect privacy rights. The lack of a fine indicates that the authority is focusing on compliance rather than punishment.

What happened

An organization shared photos of its employees online without a valid legal basis.

Who was affected

Employees whose photos were posted on the organization's website without their consent.

What the authority found

The Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů found that the organization did not have sufficient legal grounds for sharing the photos.

Why this matters

This ruling highlights the need for all organizations, public or private, to have a valid reason before sharing personal information. It encourages businesses to review their practices regarding employee data.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
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State-subsidized organization shared photos of its employees on its website without a sufficient legal basis.

Related Enforcement Actions (10)

Other enforcement actions involving Unknown in CZ

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Jan 2020

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Details

Fine Date

1 January 2020

Authority

Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown - Czech Republic (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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