Legal Person – €1,600 Fine (Czech Republic, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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In the Czech Republic, a legal entity was fined EUR 1,600 for not deleting a person's data when requested and for sending them an unwanted commercial SMS. This ruling highlights the importance of respecting people's requests regarding their personal information.
What happened
A legal entity failed to comply with a request to delete a person's data from its database and sent them a commercial SMS.
Who was affected
The individual whose data was not deleted and who received the unwanted SMS.
What the authority found
The Czech data protection authority ruled that the legal entity violated GDPR by not responding to the data deletion request.
Why this matters
This case underscores the obligation for companies to respect individuals' rights regarding their personal data. Businesses should ensure they have processes in place to handle data deletion requests promptly.
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The Czech DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,600 on a legal person. The accused did not comply with the data subject's request to delete their data from its database and sent them another commercial communication via SMS.
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Fine
€2K
Details
Fine Date
31 August 2023
Authority
Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů
Fine Amount
€1,600
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2801
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Legal Person - Czech Republic (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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