Legal Person – €2,000 Fine (Czech Republic, 2019)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A legal entity in the Czech Republic was fined €2,000 for processing personal data without proper authorization while providing social services. The authority found that the company lacked a legal basis for its actions. This case serves as a reminder that businesses must have the right permissions to handle personal data.
What happened
A legal entity processed personal data without proper authorization while providing social services.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was processed by the legal entity without consent.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the company violated data protection rules by not having a sufficient legal basis for processing personal data.
Why this matters
This fine underscores the necessity for businesses to secure appropriate permissions before handling personal data. Companies should review their compliance practices to avoid similar penalties.
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The Czech DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 2,000 on a legal person. The accused circumvented the law when, instead of providing social services with proper authorization, it did so without it in the context of providing accommodation and health-care services. Consequently, it lacked sufficient legal basis to process personal data.
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Fine
€2K
Details
Fine Date
4 October 2019
Authority
Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů
Fine Amount
€2,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2815
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Legal Person - Czech Republic (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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