Website operator – €500 Fine (Spain, 2021)
General GDPR enforcement action
This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.
A Spanish website operator was fined EUR 500 because its privacy policy didn't meet legal requirements. This matters because clear privacy policies help users understand how their data is used. Website operators should ensure their policies are compliant to avoid fines.
What happened
A website operator's privacy policy failed to comply with GDPR requirements.
Who was affected
Website visitors who relied on the operator's privacy policy.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA ruled that the privacy policy did not meet the transparency requirements of Article 13 of GDPR.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of having a clear and compliant privacy policy. Website operators should regularly review their policies to ensure they meet legal standards.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) fined a website operator EUR 500 due to the fact that its privacy policy did not comply with the requirements of Art. 13 GDPR.
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Fine
€500
Details
Fine Date
27 July 2021
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€500
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-780
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Website operator - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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