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Legal Person – €400 Fine (Czech Republic, 2020)

€400Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů20 July 2020Czech Republic
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A legal entity in the Czech Republic was fined for not making its privacy notice easy to find on its website. This is important because users need to know how their data is being used, and companies must provide clear information. The fine of EUR 400 serves as a reminder for businesses to improve transparency.

What happened

The privacy notice was hidden in the contacts section of the website, making it hard for users to access.

Who was affected

Website visitors who were not properly informed about the company's data practices.

What the authority found

The authority decided that the company failed to provide an easily accessible privacy notice, violating GDPR requirements.

Why this matters

This ruling shows that companies must ensure their privacy information is clear and accessible. Website operators should regularly check that their privacy notices are easy to find.

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Art. 12(1) GDPR
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Art. 12(1) GDPR

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The Czech DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 400 on a legal person. The privacy notice required under Articles 12 to 14 of the GDPR was placed in the contacts section of the website without informing users or visitors of its location. As a result, the notice was not easily accessible until it was updated, requiring users to search for it. Additionally, the provided information was incomplete.

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Other enforcement actions involving Legal Person in CZ

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Jul 2020

Fine

€400

Details

Fine Date

20 July 2020

Authority

Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů

Fine Amount

€400

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-2824

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