Lepus Asset Management Oy – Violation Found (Finland, 2026)

Violation Found
DPA Tietosuojavaltuutetu19 March 2026Finland
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Violation Found

Lepus Asset Management Oy faced scrutiny for making automated marketing calls without getting consent from people. This practice is against privacy rules, which require permission before contacting individuals for marketing purposes. Businesses should be aware that they need to obtain consent before engaging in direct marketing activities.

What happened

Lepus conducted automated marketing calls without obtaining consent from the recipients.

Who was affected

Individuals who received automated marketing calls from Lepus without their consent.

What the authority found

The authority found that Lepus violated privacy rules by failing to obtain consent for direct marketing calls.

Why this matters

This case serves as a reminder for companies that consent is crucial in direct marketing. Businesses must ensure they have proper consent mechanisms in place to avoid potential violations.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 7(GDPR)
Art. 5(3) ePrivacy Directive GDPR
Art. 95(GDPR)
Art. 4(11) GDPR
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Art. 4(11) GDPR
Art. 7(GDPR)
Art. 95(GDPR)
Art. 5(3) ePrivacy Directive

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National Law Articles

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§200, §305, §330, Laki sähköisen viestinnän palveluista (917/2014)
2. luku, Kuluttajansuojalain (38/1978)
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Full Legal Summary
Detailed

The case involves automated calling for direct marketing without consent, unrelated to cookie violations.

Outcome

Violation Found

The DPA found a violation but did not impose a fine.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Lepus Asset Management Oy in FI

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

Details

Decision Date

19 March 2026

Authority

DPA Tietosuojavaltuutetu

GDPRhub ID

gdprhub-9939

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