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Legal Person – €80 Fine (Czech Republic, 2021)

€80Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů1 February 2021Czech Republic
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A legal entity was fined for sending marketing messages to a person who had opted out. This ruling is significant because it reinforces the importance of respecting user preferences regarding communications. Companies must ensure they do not contact users who have declined to receive messages.

What happened

The legal entity sent commercial communications to a person despite their objection to receiving such messages.

Who was affected

A person who had opted out of receiving marketing communications from the legal entity.

What the authority found

The Czech DPA ruled that the legal entity violated Article 17(1)(c) of GDPR by ignoring the person's objection to data processing.

Why this matters

This case highlights the need for businesses to respect user choices about marketing communications. Companies should have systems in place to ensure they do not contact individuals who have opted out.

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Art. 17(1)(c) GDPR
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Art. 17(1) c) GDPR

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The Czech DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 80 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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Feb 2021

Fine

€80

Details

Fine Date

1 February 2021

Authority

Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů

Fine Amount

€80

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