Attorney – €2,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)
General GDPR enforcement action
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An attorney in Spain was fined for accidentally including personal data on the back of submitted documents. This mistake highlights the importance of handling personal data carefully, even in legal settings. The fine was EUR 2,000.
What happened
An attorney submitted documents containing personal data on the reverse side.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data appeared on the back of legal documents.
What the authority found
The Spanish Data Protection Authority fined the attorney for not adequately protecting personal data, as required by GDPR Article 32.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for careful handling of personal data in all professional settings, including legal practices. It serves as a reminder to check all documents thoroughly to prevent accidental data exposure.
GDPR Articles Cited
In the course of proceedings, an attorney submitted documents whose backs contained personal data of other parties.
Related Enforcement Actions (2)
Other enforcement actions involving Attorney in ES
Fine
€2K
Details
Fine Date
9 June 2020
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€2,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-299
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Attorney - Spain (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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