Unknown – €19,200 Fine (Czech Republic, 2020)

€19,200Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů1 January 2020Czech Republic
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General GDPR enforcement action

This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.

A company in the Czech Republic was fined EUR 19,200 for illegally copying personal data from public registers. This case matters because it shows that even publicly available data must be handled lawfully. The decision reinforces the need for companies to have a valid reason for collecting personal data.

What happened

The company copied personal data from public registers without a valid reason.

Who was affected

Individuals whose personal data was taken from public registers by the company.

What the authority found

The authority ruled that the company illegally processed personal data by copying it from public registers without necessity.

Why this matters

This case emphasizes that companies must have a legitimate reason for collecting personal data, even if it's publicly available. It serves as a warning that improper use of public data can result in significant fines.

GDPR Articles Cited

Art. 15(GDPR)
Art. 16(GDPR)
Art. 17(GDPR)
Art. 18(GDPR)
Art. 19(GDPR)
Art. 20(GDPR)
Art. 21(GDPR)
Art. 22(GDPR)
Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 6(1) GDPR
Art. 12(2) GDPR
Full Legal Summary
Detailed

A company copied personal data from public registers, which was considered illegal by the Czech DPA, as it was not deemed necessary.

Related Enforcement Actions (11)

Other enforcement actions involving Unknown in CZ

Current
Jan 2020

Fine

€19K

Details

Fine Date

1 January 2020

Authority

Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů

Fine Amount

€19,200

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-655

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