Amazon Europe Core S.à.r.l. – Fine (Luxembourg, 2021)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A Luxembourg court overturned a massive fine against Amazon for not complying with data protection rules. The court found that the data protection authority had not properly considered whether Amazon was at fault. This decision is crucial for companies facing similar penalties, as it emphasizes the need for fair assessments.
What happened
The court revoked a €746 million fine against Amazon, stating the data protection authority failed to assess fault appropriately.
Who was affected
The ruling affected Amazon Europe Core S.à.r.l., which was fined for alleged data protection violations.
What the authority found
The court held that the fine was inappropriate because the authority did not adequately evaluate Amazon's level of responsibility.
Why this matters
This case sets a precedent for how fines are assessed in data protection cases, highlighting the importance of considering intent and fault. Companies should ensure they understand the basis for any penalties they face.
In its quarterly report, Amazon.com Inc. announced that the DPA from Luxembourg (CNPD) had fined Amazon Europe Core S.à r.l. EUR 746,000,000 for failing to process personal data in compliance with the GDPR. Amazon plans to take legal action against the decision. ---Update--- The Luxembourg Administrative Court overturned the DPA's decision, resulting in the fine being revoked. The court argued that the DPA had decided purely on a form of objective liability, failing to take fault into account. The DPA also failed to adequately assess whether the fine was appropriate.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Amazon Europe Core S.à.r.l. in LU
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
16 July 2021
Authority
Commission Nationale pour la Protection des Données
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-778
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Amazon Europe Core S.à.r.l. - Luxembourg (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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