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

€1,040Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů26 September 2023Czech Republic
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A self-employed person in the Czech Republic was fined EUR 1,040 for not following cookie rules on their website. They processed user data before getting consent and set cookies with long expiration times. This case highlights the need for website operators to comply with cookie consent requirements to avoid fines.

What happened

The self-employed person processed data through cookies without obtaining user consent first.

Who was affected

Website visitors who interacted with the self-employed person's site were affected by the improper cookie practices.

What the authority found

The Czech authority found that the individual violated GDPR cookie rules by not obtaining consent before processing data.

Why this matters

This case serves as a warning to website operators about the importance of cookie consent. Businesses should ensure they have proper consent mechanisms in place.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 13(1)(c) GDPR
Art. 13(2)(b) GDPR
Art. 13(2)(d) 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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National Law Articles

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§ 62 odst. 1 písm. b) zákona č. 110/2019 Sb.
§ 62 odst. 1 písm. c) zákona č. 110/2019 Sb.
§ 89 odst. 3 zákona č. 127/2005 Sb.
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Full Legal Summary
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The Czech DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,040 on a self employed person. The accused's website did not comply with GDPR requirements for cookies, as it processed data before obtaining consent, set cookies with an excessive expiration period, and may have transferred data outside the EU and EEA. The inspection was initiated by a Polish citizen. Despite a warning from the Office for personal data protection, the accused failed to address these issues.

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

ETid-2827

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

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