Unknown – €19,200 Fine (Czech Republic, 2020)
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
A company copied personal data from public registers, which was considered illegal by the Czech DPA, as it was not deemed necessary.
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Other enforcement actions involving Unknown in CZ
Fine
€19K
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2020
Authority
Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů
Fine Amount
€19,200
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-655
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown - Czech Republic (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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