Legal Person – €11,430 Fine (Czech Republic, 2020)

€11,430Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů18 December 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 Czech company received a fine of EUR 11,430 for sending unsolicited marketing messages during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is significant because it emphasizes that even in emergencies, companies must follow rules about contacting people without their permission.

What happened

The company sent unsolicited marketing communications to data mailbox holders for at least one month during the state of emergency.

Who was affected

Individuals who held data mailboxes and received unwanted marketing messages were affected.

What the authority found

The Czech data protection authority ruled that the company violated GDPR by sending marketing messages without proper consent.

Why this matters

This ruling serves as a reminder that companies must comply with data protection rules, even during crises. Businesses should review their marketing practices to avoid similar fines.

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The Czech DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 11,430 on a legal person. During the state of emergency (COVID-19 pandemic), the accused sent unsolicited marketing communications for a period of at least one month to data mailbox holders, which is an aggravating factor.

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Other enforcement actions involving Legal Person in CZ

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Dec 2020

Fine

€11K

Details

Fine Date

18 December 2020

Authority

Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů

Fine Amount

€11,430

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

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