Verkkokauppa.com – €856,000 Fine (Finland, 2024)

€856,000Tietosuojavaltuutetun toimisto6 March 2024Finland
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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.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 5(1)(e) GDPR
Art. 25(2) GDPR
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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

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Verkkokauppa.com - Finland (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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