Legal Person – €26,710 Fine (Czech Republic, 2020)
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.
Another legal entity in the Czech Republic received a fine of €26,710 for also sending unsolicited marketing messages during the COVID-19 pandemic. This ruling is significant because it underscores the importance of respecting privacy rights, even in times of crisis. Companies must be cautious about their marketing practices to avoid penalties.
What happened
A legal person sent unsolicited marketing communications to data mailbox holders for at least one month.
Who was affected
Individuals who received unsolicited marketing messages during the pandemic.
What the authority found
The Czech data authority determined that the legal person violated GDPR by sending unsolicited marketing messages without proper consent.
Why this matters
This case highlights the ongoing responsibility of businesses to follow privacy laws, reminding them that non-compliance can lead to hefty fines, regardless of the situation.
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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.
Related Enforcement Actions (20)
Other enforcement actions involving Legal Person in CZ
Fine
€27K
Details
Fine Date
18 December 2020
Authority
Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů
Fine Amount
€26,710
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2793
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Legal Person - Czech Republic (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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