FDPIC files criminal complaint against Add Conti GmbH for failure to cooperate in an investigation
Following several complaints from affected individuals, the FDPIC opened an investigation on 4 June 2025 into Add Conti GmbH, a company operating in the marketing sector.
In its letter of formal notice, the FDPIC requested the company answer a list of questions within 30 days. The FDPIC expressly reminded Add Conti GmbH of its obligation to cooperate in the proceedings and of the fact that deliberate refusal to cooperate is punishable by a fine of up to CHF 250,000. Although the letter was delivered, the FDPIC received no response. The FDPIC then set Add Conti GmbH a grace period, which again remained unanswered.
Based on the facts described above, the FDPIC filed a criminal complaint with the competent law enforcement authority on 14 August 2025 for breach of the obligation to cooperate.
According to numerous reports received, Add Conti GmbH was collecting personal data of persons residing in Germany without their knowledge and making it available to German companies for advertising purposes. In addition, the company was not responding to requests for information and deletion.