HH Invest SIA – €15,000 Fine (Latvia, 2020)
General GDPR enforcement action
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HH Invest SIA, an online store, was fined EUR 15,000 for having a confusing privacy policy on its website. The Latvian data protection authority found that the information was not clear and understandable, violating GDPR rules. This case shows the importance of clear communication about data practices.
What happened
HH Invest SIA's website had a privacy policy that was not easily understandable.
Who was affected
Visitors to the HH Invest SIA online store who needed to understand how their data was being used.
What the authority found
The Latvian authority determined that HH Invest SIA violated GDPR by not providing clear and understandable privacy information.
Why this matters
This decision highlights the necessity for businesses to ensure their privacy policies are clear and accessible to all users. It underscores the GDPR requirement for transparency in data handling.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Latvian DPA (DSI) fined the online store HH Invest SIA EUR 15,000. The information provided on the company's website regarding the privacy policy was found not to be easily understandable. This constitutes a violation of Art. 13 GDPR.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for HH Invest SIA in LV
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
15 December 2020
Authority
Datu valsts inspekcija
Fine Amount
€15,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-487
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. HH Invest SIA - Latvia (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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