Legal Person – €1,000 Fine (Czech Republic, 2021)

€1,000Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů1 November 2021Czech Republic
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General GDPR enforcement action

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A legal person in the Czech Republic was fined EUR 1,000 for incorrectly listing 50 entities as data processors for two months. The Czech Data Protection Authority found this misleading and a violation of transparency requirements. This case emphasizes the importance of accurate data handling and reporting.

What happened

The Czech DPA imposed a fine on a legal person for misclassifying entities in a published list.

Who was affected

The 50 entities that were incorrectly identified as data processors.

What the authority found

The authority determined that the legal person failed to provide accurate information about data processing roles, violating GDPR's transparency rules.

Why this matters

This ruling underscores the need for businesses to maintain accurate records of data processing activities. Companies should regularly review their data classifications to avoid penalties.

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The Czech DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,000 on a legal person. For at least two months, the accused incorrectly included 50 entities in the published list of processors, even though they were not actually processors.

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Other enforcement actions involving Legal Person in CZ

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Nov 2021

Fine

€1K

Details

Fine Date

1 November 2021

Authority

Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů

Fine Amount

€1,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-2823

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