Legal Person – €400 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 for using third-party cookies without getting consent from users. This is important because it shows that businesses must ask for permission before tracking visitors online. Website operators should check their cookie practices to avoid similar penalties.
What happened
The company processed data without a valid legal basis and used third-party cookies without user consent.
Who was affected
Website visitors whose data was tracked by the company's cookies were affected.
What the authority found
The authority found that the company violated GDPR by not obtaining consent for cookie use.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes the need for clear consent mechanisms for cookies. Website operators should ensure they inform users and obtain permission before using tracking technologies.
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Insufficient fulfilment of data subjects rights
Violations (2)
Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.
Art. 6(1) GDPR
Third-party tracking cookies or scripts are loaded without obtaining prior user consent.
Art. 13, 14 GDPR
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Fine
€400
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Details
Fine Date
25 September 2020
Authority
Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů
Fine Amount
€400
Enforcement Tracker ID
2795
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Legal Person - Czech Republic (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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