Avast Software s.r.o. – €13,900,000 Fine (Czech Republic, 2024)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Avast Software s.r.o. was fined nearly 14 million euros for improperly sharing personal data of about 100 million users. They transferred users' browsing history to another company while falsely claiming the data was anonymized. This ruling emphasizes the need for transparency when handling user data.
What happened
Avast Software s.r.o. disclosed personal data of around 100 million users to Jumpshot while falsely claiming it was anonymized.
Who was affected
Users of Avast's antivirus software whose data was shared were affected.
What the authority found
The Czech DPA ruled that Avast failed to provide accurate information about the data transfer, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This case serves as a warning to companies about the importance of accurately representing how they handle user data. Businesses must be clear and truthful about data sharing practices.
The Czech DPA has fined Avast Software s.r.o. EUR 13.9 million. The company had disclosed the personal data of around 100 million users of its antivirus software to the US company Jumpshot. Avast had transferred this data, including the users' pseudonymized Internet browsing history in connection with a unique ID, to Jumpshot, but falsely declared it to be anonymized. Users were incorrectly informed about the transfer of anonymized data, although partial identification of the data subjects was possible.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Avast Software s.r.o. in CZ
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
15 April 2024
Authority
Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů
Fine Amount
€13,900,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2298
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Avast Software s.r.o. - Czech Republic (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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