DECO PROTESTE Editores, Lda. – €107,000 Fine (Portugal, 2019)
General GDPR enforcement action
This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.
DECO PROTESTE Editores, a Portuguese company, was fined for sending marketing emails without proper consent. The issue wasn't about cookies or consent banners, but about the company's responsibility in handling personal data. This case highlights the importance of obtaining clear consent before sending direct marketing communications.
What happened
DECO PROTESTE Editores sent unsolicited marketing emails without obtaining proper consent.
Who was affected
Individuals who received marketing emails from DECO PROTESTE Editores without giving consent.
What the authority found
The data protection authority fined DECO PROTESTE for failing to obtain valid consent for direct marketing emails, violating GDPR's requirements for lawful data processing.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the need for companies to ensure they have clear consent before sending marketing emails. It serves as a reminder that businesses must manage personal data responsibly and comply with GDPR requirements.
GDPR Articles Cited
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National Law Articles
The case involved unsolicited direct marketing emails without user consent, unrelated to cookie or consent banner issues.
Violations (1)
Third-party tracking cookies or scripts are loaded without obtaining prior user consent.
Art. 13, 14 GDPR
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for DECO PROTESTE Editores, Lda. in PT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Fine Date
6 May 2019
Authority
Commission Nationale pour la Protection des Données
Fine Amount
€107,000
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-3292About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. DECO PROTESTE Editores, Lda. - Portugal (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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