Legal Person – €11,430 Fine (Czech Republic, 2021)
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 unsolicited marketing emails during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is significant because it underscores the importance of respecting privacy laws even during emergencies.
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 communications.
What the authority found
The Czech DPA found that the company violated GDPR by sending marketing emails without consent.
Why this matters
This case highlights that companies must respect privacy laws and obtain consent before sending marketing communications, regardless of circumstances like a pandemic. It serves as a warning against using emergencies as an excuse to bypass privacy rules.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Czech DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 11,430 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
€11K
Details
Fine Date
20 January 2021
Authority
Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů
Fine Amount
€11,430
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2790
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Legal Person - Czech Republic (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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