Legal Person – €400 Fine (Czech Republic, 2020)

€400Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů25 September 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 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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Art. 15(1) GDPR
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Art. 15(1) GDPR

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Full Legal Summary
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Insufficient fulfilment of data subjects rights

Violations (2)

Cookies Placed Before Consent
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Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.

Art. 6(1) GDPR

Third-Party Cookies Without Consent
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Third-party tracking cookies or scripts are loaded without obtaining prior user consent.

Art. 13, 14 GDPR

Related Enforcement Actions (20)

Other enforcement actions involving Legal Person in CZ

Current
Sept 2020

Fine

€400

Details

Fine Date

25 September 2020

Authority

Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů

Fine Amount

€400

Enforcement Tracker ID

2795

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