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Private individual – €1,000 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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A private individual in Spain was fined EUR 1,000 for sharing someone else's personal information in a WhatsApp group without their consent. The Spanish data protection authority found this action violated the principle of data minimization. This case highlights the importance of respecting privacy when handling personal data.
What happened
A private individual published personal data, including name and ID number, in a WhatsApp group without consent.
Who was affected
The person whose data was shared without consent.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA ruled that the individual violated the principle of data minimization under GDPR.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder that sharing personal information without consent can lead to fines. Individuals and businesses must be cautious about how they handle others' personal data.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,000 on a private individual. A person had filed a complaint with the DPA because the controller had published their personal data such as name, surname, ID card number and date of birth without their consent in a WhatsApp group with 31 members. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization.
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Details
Fine Date
20 December 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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