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Unknown – €19,200 Fine (Czech Republic, 2020)
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A company in the Czech Republic was fined for illegally copying personal data from public registers. The authority found that the company did not have a valid reason for collecting this data, which is crucial for protecting people's privacy. This ruling reminds businesses to ensure they have a legitimate purpose before collecting personal information.
What happened
The company copied personal data from public registers without a valid legal basis.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was copied from public registers were affected.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the company's data collection was unnecessary and illegal under data protection rules.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for companies to have a clear and legitimate reason for collecting personal data. Businesses should evaluate their data collection practices to comply with privacy laws.
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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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Fine
€19K
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2020
Authority
Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů
Fine Amount
€19,200
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown - Czech Republic (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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