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

€12,910Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů18 December 2020Czech Republic
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A Czech company was fined for sending unsolicited marketing messages during the COVID-19 pandemic. This action violated data protection rules, as people were receiving unwanted communications at a sensitive time. It serves as a warning for businesses about the importance of obtaining consent before sending marketing messages.

What happened

The Czech DPA fined a legal person for sending unsolicited marketing communications to data mailbox holders.

Who was affected

Individuals who received unsolicited marketing messages during the state of emergency.

What the authority found

The authority determined that the company violated GDPR by sending marketing messages without proper consent.

Why this matters

This ruling highlights the need for companies to respect privacy laws, especially during emergencies. Businesses should ensure they have clear consent from users before sending any marketing communications.

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Art. 14 GDPR
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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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