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Legal Person – €26,710 Fine (Czech Republic, 2020)
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The Czech data protection authority fined a legal entity EUR 26,710 for sending unsolicited marketing messages during the COVID-19 pandemic. This ruling is significant as it highlights the importance of obtaining consent before sending marketing communications.
What happened
A legal entity was fined for sending unsolicited marketing communications to users.
Who was affected
Holders of data mailboxes who received the unsolicited messages.
What the authority found
The authority found that the entity violated GDPR rules by sending marketing messages without consent.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the necessity for businesses to obtain proper consent before contacting individuals with marketing messages. It serves as a warning to companies about the consequences of ignoring data protection laws.
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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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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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