Legal Person – €8,340 Fine (Czech Republic, 2020)

€8,340Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů18 December 2020Czech Republic
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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.

A Czech company was fined EUR 8,340 for sending unwanted marketing emails during the COVID-19 pandemic. This shows that even in emergencies, companies must follow privacy laws and not send unsolicited messages.

What happened

The company sent unsolicited marketing emails to data mailbox holders for at least a month.

Who was affected

People who had data mailboxes and received unwanted marketing emails from the company.

What the authority found

The Czech authority found the company lacked a valid legal basis for sending these emails, violating GDPR rules.

Why this matters

This case highlights that companies must adhere to privacy laws even during emergencies like the pandemic. Businesses should ensure they have a valid reason before sending marketing communications.

GDPR Articles Cited

Art. 14(GDPR)
Art. 6(1) GDPR
Full Legal Summary
Detailed

The Czech DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 8,340 on a legal person. During the state of emergency (COVID-19 pandemic), the accused sent unsolicited marketing communications for a period of at least one month to data mailbox holders, which is an aggravating factor.

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Other enforcement actions involving Legal Person in CZ

Current
Dec 2020

Fine

€8K

Details

Fine Date

18 December 2020

Authority

Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů

Fine Amount

€8,340

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-2784

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Legal Person - Czech Republic (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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