CALOGA
€80,000
Non-compliance with general data processing principles
Decision Date
May 15, 2025
Authority
French Data Protection Authority (CNIL)
FR
Sector
Media, Telecoms and Broadcasting
Country
FR
Law
GDPRStatus
FINALDescription
The French DPA imposed a fine of EUR 80,000 on CALOGA. The controller is a company obtaining data from data brokers to use those for marketing purposes. The DPA found multiple infingements against the GDPR and the French Post and Electronic Communications Code. The controller failed to have sufficient legal basis for transferring data to third parties for advertising purposes. Additionally, the controller retained data longer than necessary.
Legal Citations
Art. 5 (1)Art. 6
Issues & Violations
Non-compliance with general data processing principles