Private individual – €10,000 Fine (Spain, 2022)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A private individual in Spain was fined EUR 10,000 for creating and sharing a humiliating video of three siblings based on their skin color. This case is significant because it shows that sharing discriminatory content can lead to serious consequences. Individuals should think twice before posting harmful content online.
What happened
The Spanish DPA fined a private individual for creating and sharing a discriminatory video on social media.
Who was affected
The three siblings who were featured in the humiliating video.
What the authority found
The authority determined that the individual violated GDPR Article 6 by sharing discriminatory content.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a warning that harmful online behavior can result in hefty fines. People should be aware of the legal risks associated with sharing discriminatory content.
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The Spanish DPA has fined a private individual EUR 10,000. The individual had created a humiliating and discriminatory video of three siblings based on their skin color, and shared it on her Instagram profile as well as on WhatsApp.
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Fine
€10K
Details
Fine Date
9 June 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€10,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1231
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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