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DPA case 07121-1/2020/1570 – Violation Found (Slovenia, 2020)

Violation Found
Informacijski pooblaščenec11 September 2020Slovenia
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Violation Found

A case in Slovenia found that sending SMS messages about a health app lacked a proper legal basis. The authority determined that the messages were sent without necessary consent or justification. This ruling serves as a warning for companies about the importance of having a valid reason for sending marketing messages.

What happened

The authority found that SMS messages about a health app were sent without a valid legal basis.

Who was affected

Individuals who received the unsolicited SMS messages about the health app.

What the authority found

The authority concluded that the company did not have a valid legal basis for sending the SMS messages, violating data protection rules.

Why this matters

This ruling underscores the need for businesses to ensure they have a valid legal basis before sending marketing communications. Companies should review their messaging practices.

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Art. 6(3) GDPR
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Art. 6(3) GDPR
Art. 58(GDPR)
Art. 5(3) ePrivacy Directive

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Art. 148 ZEKom-1
Art. 158 ZEKom-1

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Full Legal Summary
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The case focused on the legal basis for sending SMS messages about a health app, not related to cookies or consent mechanisms.

Outcome

Violation Found

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

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for DPA case 07121-1/2020/1570 in SI

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

Details

Decision Date

11 September 2020

Authority

Informacijski pooblaščenec

GDPRhub ID

gdprhub-2727

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