Legal Person – €10,070 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.
A company in the Czech Republic was fined for sending unwanted marketing emails during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Czech data protection authority found this especially serious because it happened during a state of emergency. This case highlights the importance of respecting privacy laws even in challenging 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 ruled that the company lacked a valid legal basis for sending these emails, violating GDPR's requirements.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder that companies must adhere to privacy laws, even during emergencies. It underscores the need for businesses to ensure they have a valid reason, like consent, before sending marketing communications.
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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Other enforcement actions involving Legal Person in CZ
Fine
€10K
Details
Fine Date
18 December 2020
Authority
Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů
Fine Amount
€10,070
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2786
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Legal Person - Czech Republic (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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