
They are being asked to pay €100 in damages and €90 in legal fees. In addition, there is a request for information about the data processed on the website.
What is the technical issue?
The Google-Web-Fonts service provides website operators with a free library of fonts and typography elements. These enable the optimal display of presentations or online shops on all end devices. In most cases, these are activated as standard without the website operator being informed. The dynamic integration of Google Fonts transmits the IP address to Google. The IP address is part of personal data and may not be passed on to third parties without explicit consent.
How can you check your website?
You can check whether your own homepage uses Google Fonts on the following websites:
https://google-fonts-checker.54gradsoftware.de/de
https://sicher3.de/google-fonts-checker/
What should you do?
If you have not yet received a warning:
1. Check your own website using the tools mentioned above. Feel free to contact us , if you need assistance!
First aid measures if a warning has been issued:
1. Check the dynamic integration of the “reloading font” and change it (to local integration).
2. Check whether the IP address mentioned is collected and stored in the log files or in analysis tools running on the website –> this is important for the required information.
Further measures:
1. Take the deadline seriously seriously and act within the set period (14 days from the date of the letter)!
2. Provide information in accordance with the GDPR within the deadlines. If the IP does not appear in the logs, negative information is sufficient; otherwise, detailed information must be provided. Instructions on how to do this can be found here.
3. Report the warning letter to the interest group (WKO/Private Landlords Association/etc.). They often have a sample letter ready to reject the claim for damages.
4. As the person affected, you should complain to the relevant bar association in Lower Austria (https://raknoe.at/).
As there are currently many opinions and reports on this topic, we recommend the following website to stay up to date: https://abmahnung.wtf
Note/disclaimer:
Have your individual response checked by a lawyer before sending it!