Legal Person – €400 Fine (Czech Republic, 2020)
General GDPR enforcement action
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The Czech data protection authority fined a company for not proving that a person agreed to have their ID scanned when renting sports equipment. This matters because it highlights the importance of getting clear consent from users before handling their personal information. Companies should ensure they have proper consent processes in place.
What happened
A company was fined for failing to show that a person consented to the scanning and storing of their ID card for a rental contract.
Who was affected
The person whose ID was scanned and stored without consent.
What the authority found
The authority found that the company did not have a valid legal basis for processing the person's personal data, violating GDPR rules on consent.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the need for businesses to obtain explicit consent from users before processing their personal data. Companies should review their consent practices to avoid similar penalties.
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The Czech DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 400 on a legal person. The accused did not provide evidence that the data subject had consented to the scanning or copying of their ID card or other identification documents in connection with a contract for renting sports equipment. Furthermore, she failed to justify the necessity of both scanning/copying and storing these documents.
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Fine
€400
Details
Fine Date
14 July 2020
Authority
Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů
Fine Amount
€400
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2830
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Legal Person - Czech Republic (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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