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

€200Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů18 December 2020Czech Republic
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A Czech company was fined for sending a marketing request to a person who had already objected to further communication. This action violated the person's rights under data protection rules. It highlights the necessity for businesses to respect user preferences regarding marketing communications.

What happened

The Czech DPA fined a legal person for sending a marketing communication despite the user's objection.

Who was affected

A person who had previously objected to receiving further marketing communications.

What the authority found

The authority ruled that the company violated GDPR by ignoring the user's request to stop processing their data for marketing.

Why this matters

This case serves as a critical reminder for businesses to honor user preferences and objections. Companies must ensure they have effective systems in place to manage user consent and objections.

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Art. 17(1)(c) GDPR
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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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Other enforcement actions involving Legal Person in CZ

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Dec 2020

Fine

€200

Details

Fine Date

18 December 2020

Authority

Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů

Fine Amount

€200

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