Legal Person – €9,420 Fine (Czech Republic, 2020)
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.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a company in the Czech Republic was fined for sending unwanted marketing emails. The Czech data protection authority considered this an aggravating factor due to the state of emergency. This case emphasizes the need for businesses to respect privacy rules, even in tough times.
What happened
A company sent unsolicited marketing emails to data mailbox holders during the COVID-19 state of emergency.
Who was affected
Data mailbox holders who received unwanted marketing emails from the company.
What the authority found
The Czech data protection authority found the company violated GDPR by lacking a valid legal basis for sending these emails.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the importance of compliance with privacy laws, even during crises. Companies should ensure they have proper consent or another legal basis before sending marketing messages.
GDPR Articles Cited
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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Fine
€9K
Details
Fine Date
18 December 2020
Authority
Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů
Fine Amount
€9,420
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2785
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Legal Person - Czech Republic (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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