Crowd Entertainment Ltd – €35,000 Fine (Romania, 2026)
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Crowd Entertainment Ltd was fined €35,000 by the Romanian DPA for conducting marketing without a legal basis. The company also collected more personal information than necessary for its marketing efforts. This ruling serves as a warning to businesses about the importance of having a valid reason for processing personal data.
What happened
The Romanian DPA fined Crowd Entertainment Ltd for engaging in direct marketing without proper legal justification.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was used for marketing by Crowd Entertainment Ltd were affected.
What the authority found
The authority found that the company violated GDPR rules by not having a valid legal basis for its marketing activities and by collecting excessive data.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for companies to ensure they have a valid reason for processing personal data, especially in marketing.
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The Romanian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 35,000 on Crowd Entertainment Ltd. The controller engaged in direct marketing activities without ensuring that it had a sufficient legal basis. Additionally, the controller processed data subjects' identification data excessively, beyond what was necessary for the processing purpose.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Crowd Entertainment Ltd in RO
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
28 April 2026
Authority
Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal
Fine Amount
€35,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1271
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Crowd Entertainment Ltd - Romania (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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