Automoción – €800 Fine (Spain, 2020)
General GDPR enforcement action
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An employee at Automoción was fined for creating a fake profile of a colleague on an adult website, which led to her receiving unwanted calls. This case matters because it shows that misuse of personal data can lead to legal consequences. Companies should educate employees about the serious implications of personal data misuse.
What happened
An Automoción employee created a fake profile of a colleague on an erotic website.
Who was affected
A female employee whose personal details were misused on an adult website.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority fined the individual for processing personal data without consent, violating GDPR rules.
Why this matters
This case highlights the personal accountability individuals have when misusing personal data. It serves as a reminder for companies to enforce strict data protection policies and educate employees on respecting privacy rights.
GDPR Articles Cited
An employee created a fake profile about a female colleague on an erotic portal, which contained, among other things, her contact details, a photo of her and information about her sexual nature. Based on the profile, the data subject received several phone calls from people who wanted to contact her regarding the information provided on the website. As the private person was found to have a personality disorder, the fine was reduced from initial EUR 1000 to EUR 800.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Automoción in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
3 February 2020
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€800
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-200
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Automoción - Spain (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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