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Legal Person – €80 Fine (Czech Republic, 2021)
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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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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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Fine
€80
Details
Fine Date
1 February 2021
Authority
Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů
Fine Amount
€80
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Legal Person - Czech Republic (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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