Gesthotel Activos Balagares – €15,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Gesthotel Activos Balagares was fined for sharing a private letter about harassment and a medical condition with employees. This is important because it shows the need to protect personal information and maintain confidentiality.
What happened
The hotel shared a private letter containing sensitive information with employees during a meeting.
Who was affected
The person who wrote the letter, detailing harassment and a medical condition, was affected by the breach of confidentiality.
What the authority found
The Spanish authority found that the hotel violated GDPR's integrity and confidentiality principles by improperly sharing the letter.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for businesses to handle sensitive information carefully and maintain confidentiality. It serves as a reminder to train staff on data protection practices.
GDPR Articles Cited
The data subject argued that he had sent a private letter to the hotel management and union delegates containing information about an episode of harassment he had suffered, describing a specific medical condition. In violation of the principle of integrity and confidentiality, the hotel management and union delegates subsequently read the contents of this letter in a meeting with other employees.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Gesthotel Activos Balagares in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
9 March 2020
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€15,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-229
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Gesthotel Activos Balagares - Spain (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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