# CALOGA: Non-compliance with general data processing principles

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: French Data Protection Authority (CNIL)
- Date: 2025-05-15
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-2630
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/48745
- Topics: Processing Agreement, IP Address, Controllers, Direct Marketing, Telecommunications, Processing, International Transfer, Marketing, Data Controller, Supervisory Authorities

## Summary

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.

## Full text

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.

GDPR Articles: Art. 5 (1) e) GDPR, Art. 6 GDPR
Industry: Media, Telecoms and Broadcasting

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