Futura Internationale – €500,000 Fine (France, 2019)
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Futura Internationale was fined €500,000 by the French privacy authority for making unwanted cold calls and not informing people about how their data was used. The company also stored too much personal information, including health details. This case shows the importance of respecting people's privacy preferences and being transparent about data use.
What happened
Futura Internationale was fined for making unwanted cold calls and failing to inform individuals about data processing.
Who was affected
Individuals who received unwanted cold calls and had their personal data improperly handled by Futura Internationale.
What the authority found
The French privacy authority fined Futura Internationale for not respecting individuals' objections to cold calls and for failing to inform them about data processing.
Why this matters
This fine highlights the importance of respecting individuals' privacy preferences and being transparent about data usage. Businesses should ensure they have clear consent and provide information about how they handle personal data.
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National Law Articles
Futura Internationale was fined for cold calls after several complainants obtained cold calls, despite having declared directly to the caller and by post that this was not wanted. In particular, the decision pointed out that the CNIL's on-site investigation of Futura Internationale revealed, inter alia, that Futura Internationale had received several letters objecting to cold calling, that it had stored excessive information about customers and their health and that Futura Internationale had not informed individuals about the processing of their personal data or the recording of telephone conversations.
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Details
Fine Date
21 November 2019
Authority
Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés
Fine Amount
€500,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-118
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Futura Internationale - France (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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