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Private Individual – €1,200 Fine (Spain, 2020)
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A private individual in Spain was fined for using someone else's photos on Tinder and WhatsApp without permission. This matters because it shows that using someone else's images online can lead to serious consequences. People need to be careful about how they use images of others on social media.
What happened
The individual impersonated a third party on social networks by using their images without consent.
Who was affected
The person affected was the individual whose images were used without permission on Tinder and WhatsApp.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority found that the individual violated GDPR by using someone else's images without consent.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of respecting others' privacy online. It serves as a reminder for individuals to obtain permission before using someone else's photos.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) imposed a fine in the amount of EUR 1,200 on a private individual for impersonating a third party on the social networks Tinder and WhatsApp by using images of the third party on their profile. The pictures were used without the consent of the data subject.
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Fine
€1K
Details
Fine Date
27 November 2020
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,200
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private Individual - Spain (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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