ClickQuickNow Sp. z o – €47,120 Fine (Poland, 2019)

€47,120Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych16 October 2019Poland
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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.

ClickQuickNow in Poland was fined for not allowing people to easily withdraw consent or delete their personal data. This is important because it shows companies must respect individuals' rights to control their data. Businesses should ensure they have systems in place to handle data deletion requests promptly.

What happened

ClickQuickNow failed to provide a way for people to easily withdraw consent and delete their personal data.

Who was affected

Individuals whose personal data was processed by ClickQuickNow without an easy option to withdraw consent or request deletion.

What the authority found

The Polish authority found ClickQuickNow violated GDPR by not enabling easy consent withdrawal and data deletion.

Why this matters

This ruling highlights the necessity for companies to facilitate user rights under GDPR, particularly regarding consent withdrawal and data deletion. It serves as a warning that neglecting these obligations can result in significant fines.

GDPR Articles Cited

Art. 17 GDPR
Art. 7(3) GDPR
Art. 12(2) GDPR
Full Legal Summary
Detailed

In February 2019, the UODO carried out investigation regarding the compliance of processing operations with the GDPR at the ClickQuickNow Sp. z o. o. The UODO found that the company did not take appropriate technical and organisational measures to enable the data subjects to withdraw easily and effectively their consent and to request the erasure of their personal data. Thus, the company violated Articles 5(1)(a), 6(1), 7(3), 12(2), 17(1)(b) and Article 24(1) GDPR. The DPA also found that the company processes personal data of non-customers without a legal basis and without allowing them to exercise their right to remove personal data. Apart from the fine, the DPA ordered the company to adjust its processing practices to the requirements set by the GDPR within 14 days and to delete the personal data of the non-customers who requested deletion.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for ClickQuickNow Sp. z o in PL

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

16 October 2019

Authority

Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych

Fine Amount

€47,120

GDPRhub ID

gdprhub-178

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. ClickQuickNow Sp. z o - Poland (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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