AEMA Hispánica – €3,600 Fine (Spain, 2020)
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AEMA Hispánica was fined for accidentally sending an employee's payroll to another employee. This mistake exposed personal data to someone who shouldn't have seen it. The case shows how important it is for companies to handle personal data carefully to prevent unauthorized access.
What happened
AEMA Hispánica sent an employee's payroll information to the wrong person, exposing personal data to an unauthorized employee.
Who was affected
An employee whose payroll information was mistakenly sent to another employee.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority fined AEMA Hispánica for not protecting personal data properly, violating GDPR's security requirements.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for businesses to implement strict data handling procedures to prevent unauthorized access. Companies should review their data management practices to avoid similar breaches and fines.
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The company had sent the payroll of an employee to another employee and therefore disclosed personal data to an unauthorised party.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for AEMA Hispánica in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
28 February 2020
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€3,600
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. AEMA Hispánica - Spain (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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