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Private Individual – €1,500 Fine (Spain, 2021)
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A private individual in Spain was fined for sharing personal information about someone else on a website without permission. This included sensitive details like photos and notes about their relationship. This case highlights the importance of respecting people's privacy online.
What happened
The individual published personal data, including photos and notes about a sexual relationship, on a website without consent.
Who was affected
The person affected was an individual whose personal information was shared without her permission.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority ruled that the individual processed personal data without a valid legal basis, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder that sharing personal information without consent can lead to legal consequences. Individuals and businesses should ensure they have permission before posting sensitive information online.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 1,500 on a private individual. That private individual had published personal data of the data subject on a website without her permission. The data included photos, personal notes and information about the sexual relationship between the controller and the data subject. The DPA finds that the controller processed these data without a valid legal basis and thus violated Art. 6 (1) a) GDPR.
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Fine
€2K
Details
Fine Date
2 July 2021
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,500
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private Individual - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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