Public university – Fine (Czech Republic, 2020)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A public university in the Czech Republic collected personal data from students without a valid reason. This is significant because it shows that even educational institutions must have a legal basis for collecting data. The university wasn't fined, but the case emphasizes the need for transparency and proper data handling.
What happened
A public university collected personal data from students without a valid legal basis.
Who was affected
Students applying to the public university who were asked for personal data.
What the authority found
The authority found the university lacked a valid legal basis for data collection, violating GDPR's requirements for lawful processing.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder that all organizations, including universities, must justify their data collection practices. It stresses the importance of transparency and legal compliance in handling personal information.
GDPR Articles Cited
A public university required personal data from applying students without a sufficient legal basis.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Public university in CZ
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2020
Authority
Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-648
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Public university - Czech Republic (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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