- Enforcing jurisdiction
- Iceland · Geography does not establish applicable law.
- Confirmed applicable legislation
- Privacy topics
DPA case nr. 2018/1640 – Complaint Upheld (Iceland, 2019)
In Iceland, a case about unwanted marketing emails was reviewed, but it did not involve cookies or consent issues. This matters because it shows that companies must be careful with how they send marketing messages to people.
What happened
The case involved unauthorized marketing emails sent without proper consent.
Who was affected
Individuals receiving the unauthorized marketing emails were affected.
What the authority found
The authority found that the marketing emails were sent without proper consent, violating GDPR rules.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of obtaining consent before sending marketing communications, reminding businesses to follow privacy regulations.
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The case is about unauthorized marketing emails, not related to cookies or consent mechanisms.
Outcome
Complaint Upheld
A data subject complaint that was upheld by the DPA.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for DPA case nr. 2018/1640 in IS
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. DPA case nr. 2018/1640 - Iceland (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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