ClickQuickNow – €47,000 Fine (Poland, 2019)

€47,000Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych16 October 2019Poland
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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.

ClickQuickNow, a company in Poland, was fined EUR 47,000 for making it hard for users to withdraw consent for data processing. The company didn't have easy ways for people to change their cookie settings or delete their data. This case shows that companies must make it simple for users to control their data.

What happened

ClickQuickNow obstructed users from easily withdrawing consent for data processing and requesting data deletion.

Who was affected

Users who wanted to withdraw consent or delete their personal data were affected.

What the authority found

The UODO ruled that ClickQuickNow violated GDPR by not providing simple and effective ways for users to withdraw consent and erase their data.

Why this matters

This ruling highlights the importance of user-friendly consent management. Companies should ensure their systems allow users to easily manage their data preferences, reflecting broader trends towards user empowerment in data privacy.

GDPR Articles Cited

Art. 5 GDPR
Full Legal Summary
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The UODO imposed a fine of EUR 47000 for obstructing the exercise of the right of withdrawal for the processing of personal data. The company has not taken appropriate technical and organisational measures that allow the simple and effective withdrawal of consent to the processing of personal data and the exercise of the right to request the erasure of personal data.

Violations (1)

Cannot Withdraw Cookie Consent
critical

No accessible mechanism exists for users to withdraw previously given cookie consent.

Art. 7(3) GDPR

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for ClickQuickNow in PL

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

16 October 2019

Authority

Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych

Fine Amount

€47,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-102

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. ClickQuickNow - Poland (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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