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Legal Person – €11,430 Fine (Czech Republic, 2021)
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A company in the Czech Republic was fined for sending unsolicited marketing messages during the COVID-19 pandemic. The privacy authority found this behavior unacceptable, especially during a sensitive time. This case serves as a reminder that businesses must respect people's choices about receiving marketing communications.
What happened
The company sent unsolicited marketing communications to users during the COVID-19 state of emergency.
Who was affected
Individuals who received unwanted marketing messages in their data mailboxes.
What the authority found
The authority decided that the company violated privacy rules by sending unsolicited messages without consent.
Why this matters
This ruling shows that companies must be careful with marketing practices, especially during emergencies. Businesses should ensure they have consent before contacting potential customers.
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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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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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