Legal Person – €200 Fine (Czech Republic, 2020)
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.
A Czech company was fined EUR 200 for sending marketing messages to a person 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. Ignoring objections can lead to penalties.
What happened
The company sent a marketing request to a person despite their objection to further processing of their personal data.
Who was affected
A person who had opted out of receiving marketing communications was affected.
What the authority found
The Czech data protection authority found that the company violated GDPR by sending messages without valid consent.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of honoring user preferences in marketing. Companies should ensure they have clear consent before contacting individuals.
GDPR Articles Cited
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The Czech DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 200 on a legal person. The accused sent the data subject, despite his objection and therefore his disagreement with further processing of personal data, a request for a financial contribution (marketing communication).
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Fine
€200
Details
Fine Date
18 December 2020
Authority
Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů
Fine Amount
€200
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2810
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Legal Person - Czech Republic (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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