ARTICLE · 13 DECEMBER 2021

GDPR And Behavioral Profiles: The Polish Authority Issues Significant Decision Towards An Online Media Platforms

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After conducting a formal proceeding, on 7 October 2021 the Polish Data Protection Authority ("DPA") issued a decision (number: ZSPR.440.331.2019.PR.PAM) towards one of the largest online media provider in Poland.

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Marcin Lewoszewski

After conducting a formal proceeding, on 7 October 2021 the Polish Data Protection Authority ("DPA") issued a decision (number: ZSPR.440.331.2019.PR.PAM) towards one of the largest online media provider in Poland. The decision is a result of a proceeding launched by the DPA after a formal complaint was made against the online media provider by one of its readers.

The company, being a "controller" in the meaning of article 4 (7) of the GDPR, collected the reader's personal data, stored in cookies, using the device owned by the reader, in connection with browsing the company's website providing news and other information. These data were saved automatically once the reader visited the website.

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