Private individual – €2,000 Fine (Spain, 2022)

€2,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos12 May 2022Spain
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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 private individual in Spain was fined EUR 2,000 for sharing a video on WhatsApp that showed a violent attack without the victim's consent. This case is significant because it underscores the need for permission before sharing someone's personal information or images. Individuals should be aware of the legal consequences of sharing sensitive content.

What happened

The Spanish DPA fined a private individual for sharing a video of a violent incident without consent.

Who was affected

The victim shown in the video and the individual who shared it were affected.

What the authority found

The DPA found that the individual violated GDPR by sharing personal data without the victim's consent.

Why this matters

This case serves as a warning that sharing sensitive content without consent can lead to serious penalties. It emphasizes the importance of respecting privacy in personal communications.

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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 2,000 on a private individual. The individual had shared a video on WhatsApp showing images of a violent attack on the data subject without having obtained the data subject's consent.

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Current
May 2022

Fine

€2K

Details

Fine Date

12 May 2022

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€2,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-1165

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