Crowd Entertainment Ltd – €35,000 Fine (Romania, 2026)

€35,000Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal28 April 2026Romania
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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.

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

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