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Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů1 January 2020Czech Republic
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A state-subsidized organization in the Czech Republic shared photos of its employees on its website without proper permission. This is significant because it highlights the importance of obtaining consent before using someone's image.

What happened

The organization shared employee photos on its website without a sufficient legal basis.

Who was affected

The employees whose photos were shared without consent were affected.

What the authority found

The authority ruled that the organization did not have a valid legal basis for sharing the photos, violating GDPR rules.

Why this matters

This case serves as a warning for organizations to ensure they have permission before using employee images, reinforcing the need for consent in data sharing.

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Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
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Art. 5(1) a) GDPR

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

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