Self Employed Person – €1,040 Fine (Czech Republic, 2023)

€1,040Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů26 September 2023Czech 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 self-employed person in the Czech Republic was fined €1,040 for improperly handling cookies on their website. The Czech data protection authority found that the website collected user data before getting consent. This ruling serves as a reminder for website operators to follow cookie regulations closely.

What happened

The self-employed person's website processed user data before obtaining consent and set cookies with excessive expiration periods.

Who was affected

Website visitors whose data was collected without proper consent.

What the authority found

The authority ruled that the website did not comply with GDPR requirements regarding cookies and consent, leading to the fine.

Why this matters

This case underscores the importance of obtaining user consent before collecting data through cookies. Website operators should review their cookie policies to ensure compliance.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 13(1)(c) GDPR
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Art. 5(1) a) GDPR
Art. 13(1) c) GDPR
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d) GDPR

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Insufficient fulfilment of data subjects rights

Violations (1)

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

Details

Fine Date

26 September 2023

Authority

Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů

Fine Amount

€1,040

Enforcement Tracker ID

2827

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Self Employed Person - Czech Republic (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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