Legal Person – €3,200 Fine (Czech Republic, 2020)

€3,200Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů17 September 2020Czech Republic
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General GDPR enforcement action

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A Czech company was fined for processing personal data from public registers without permission. They also ignored requests from a person to access and delete their data. This case highlights the importance of respecting user rights and having a legal basis for data processing.

What happened

The company processed personal data from public registers on its website without a legal basis.

Who was affected

Individuals whose data was taken from public registers and who requested access and deletion.

What the authority found

The authority found that the company lacked a valid legal basis for processing personal data and failed to respond to user requests.

Why this matters

This ruling emphasizes that companies must have a legal reason to process personal data and must respond to user requests. It serves as a reminder for businesses to ensure compliance with data protection rules.

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The Czech DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 3,200 on a legal person. The accused processed data from public registers on its website without legal basis and did not respond to repeated requests from the data subject to access and delete the data.

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Other enforcement actions involving Legal Person in CZ

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Sept 2020

Fine

€3K

Details

Fine Date

17 September 2020

Authority

Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů

Fine Amount

€3,200

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-2813

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