Legal Person – €4,800 Fine (Czech Republic, 2020)

€4,800Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů19 November 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 company in the Czech Republic was fined for contacting businesses with offers to register them in private directories without proper consent. This highlights the importance of obtaining consent before using personal data for marketing. Businesses should review their marketing practices to ensure compliance with data protection laws.

What happened

A company contacted business owners with unsolicited offers to register them in private directories.

Who was affected

Business owners and holders of industrial rights were affected by the unsolicited contact.

What the authority found

The Czech Data Protection Authority found the company lacked a valid legal basis for contacting these businesses, violating GDPR requirements for consent and transparency.

Why this matters

This case underscores the importance of obtaining consent before using personal data for marketing purposes. It serves as a warning to businesses to ensure their marketing practices comply with data protection laws.

GDPR Articles Cited

Art. 6(1) GDPR
Art. 12(3) GDPR
Full Legal Summary
Detailed

The Czech DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 4,800 on a legal person. In the course of the business activities, the accused contacted business entities, owners of industrial rights, with a form offering to register them in private registers containing data on entrepreneurs and companies.

Related Enforcement Actions (20)

Other enforcement actions involving Legal Person in CZ

Current
Nov 2020

Fine

€5K

Details

Fine Date

19 November 2020

Authority

Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů

Fine Amount

€4,800

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-2796

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