Legal Person – €11,430 Fine (Czech Republic, 2021)

€11,430Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů20 January 2021Czech 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 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

Art. 14(GDPR)
Art. 6(1) GDPR
Full Legal Summary
Detailed

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.

Related Enforcement Actions (20)

Other enforcement actions involving Legal Person in CZ

Current
Jan 2021

Fine

€11K

Details

Fine Date

20 January 2021

Authority

Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů

Fine Amount

€11,430

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-2790

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