Legal Person – €200 Fine (Czech Republic, 2020)

€200Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů18 December 2020Czech 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.

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.

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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).

Related Enforcement Actions (20)

Other enforcement actions involving Legal Person in CZ

Current
Dec 2020

Fine

€200

Details

Fine Date

18 December 2020

Authority

Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů

Fine Amount

€200

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-2810

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Legal Person - Czech Republic (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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