Legal Person – €12,030 Fine (Czech Republic, 2020)

€12,030Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů14 October 2020Czech Republic
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The Czech data protection authority fined a company over EUR 12,000 for not properly deleting personal data when requested. The company had a complex process for data deletion that ultimately failed. This case shows that businesses must ensure their data deletion processes are effective and user-friendly.

What happened

A company was fined for failing to delete personal data as requested by a user.

Who was affected

Individuals who requested the deletion of their personal data from the company's records.

What the authority found

The Czech DPA fined the company for not complying with a data deletion request, as their process was too complicated and ineffective.

Why this matters

This fine highlights the importance of having straightforward and effective data deletion processes, reminding businesses to prioritize user-friendly data management.

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The Czech DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 12,030 on a legal person. The accused did not comply with the complainant's request to erase their data. The company implemented an expensive and complicated procedure for data deletion, but it ultimately did not achieve the desired result. The association was supposed to provide businessmen with information about the creditworthiness of their potential clients.

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Other enforcement actions involving Legal Person in CZ

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Oct 2020

Fine

€12K

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Fine Date

14 October 2020

Authority

Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů

Fine Amount

€12,030

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