Legal Person – €3,570 Fine (Czech Republic, 2023)
A legal person in the Czech Republic was fined EUR 3,570 for using cookies that processed data for third parties without consent. This ruling emphasizes the need for clear consent when using cookies on websites.
What happened
The legal person processed third-party cookies without obtaining user consent.
Who was affected
Website visitors whose data was tracked by the cookies were affected.
What the authority found
The Czech DPA determined that the company violated GDPR by not ensuring proper consent for third-party cookie usage.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder for website operators to obtain clear consent for cookies. It reinforces the trend of stricter enforcement regarding user privacy.
GDPR Articles Cited
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The Czech DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 3,570 on a legal person. Following the complaint, the Office for personal data protection carried out an inspection of the accused's website. It found that its cookies also processed data for third parties and were transferred abroad (USA).
Violations (1)
Third-party tracking cookies or scripts are loaded without obtaining prior user consent.
Art. 13, 14 GDPR
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Fine
€4K
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Details
Fine Date
1 August 2023
Authority
Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů
Fine Amount
€3,570
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2831
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Legal Person - Czech Republic (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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