Legal Person – €12,910 Fine (Czech Republic, 2020)

€12,910Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů18 December 2020Czech Republic
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General GDPR enforcement action

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Another legal person in the Czech Republic was fined EUR 12,910 for sending unsolicited marketing messages during the COVID-19 pandemic. This ruling emphasizes that privacy laws still apply in emergencies and companies can face serious consequences for non-compliance.

What happened

A legal person sent unsolicited marketing communications to data mailbox holders for at least one month during the COVID-19 state of emergency.

Who was affected

Individuals who received unsolicited marketing messages in their data mailboxes were affected.

What the authority found

The Czech data protection authority determined that the company violated GDPR rules concerning the lawful processing of personal data.

Why this matters

This enforcement action serves as a reminder that companies must follow privacy laws, even during crises. Businesses should review their marketing strategies to ensure they have proper consent from users.

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The Czech DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 8,340 on a legal person. During the state of emergency (COVID-19 pandemic), the accused sent unsolicited marketing communications for a period of at least one month to data mailbox holders, which is an aggravating factor.

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Other enforcement actions involving Legal Person in CZ

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Dec 2020

Fine

€13K

Details

Fine Date

18 December 2020

Authority

Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů

Fine Amount

€12,910

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Legal Person - Czech Republic (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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