Legal Person – €1,200 Fine (Czech Republic, 2021)

€1,200Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů23 February 2021Czech 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.

The Czech data protection authority fined a legal person for sending marketing messages to someone who had already said they didn't want to receive them. This matters because it shows that companies must respect people's choices about their personal information.

What happened

A legal person was fined for sending commercial communications despite the recipient's objection.

Who was affected

The person who received the unwanted marketing messages.

What the authority found

The authority found that the company violated rules by ignoring the person's request not to process their data.

Why this matters

This case highlights the importance of respecting user consent in marketing practices. Companies should ensure they have clear permission before sending communications.

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The Czech DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,200 on a legal person. The accused was sending commercial communications to the complainant, despite their objection to the processing of personal data and the notification from the authority.

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Other enforcement actions involving Legal Person in CZ

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Feb 2021

Fine

€1K

Details

Fine Date

23 February 2021

Authority

Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů

Fine Amount

€1,200

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