Verkkokauppa.com – €856,000 Fine (Finland, 2024)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Verkkokauppa.com was fined €856,000 for not specifying how long it would keep customer account data. This is important because it shows that businesses must be clear about their data practices. Website operators should review their policies to ensure they comply with data protection rules.
What happened
Verkkokauppa.com Plc was fined for failing to specify the retention period of customer account data.
Who was affected
E-commerce customers of Verkkokauppa.com were impacted by this lack of clarity.
What the authority found
The Finnish DPA determined that Verkkokauppa.com did not meet GDPR requirements for transparency regarding data retention.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a reminder for online businesses to clearly outline their data retention policies. It highlights the risks of not being transparent with customers about how long their information is stored.
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The Finnish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 856,000 on Verkkokauppa.com Plc for not specifying the retention period of customer account data of e-commerce customers. The DPA also found that in order to make an online purchase, customers were required to create a customer account or register.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Verkkokauppa.com in FI
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
6 March 2024
Authority
Tietosuojavaltuutetun toimisto
Fine Amount
€856,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2243
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Verkkokauppa.com - Finland (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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