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El Real Sporting de Gijón S.A.D. – €5,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)
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El Real Sporting de Gijón was fined for sending marketing messages without getting proper consent from its members. This case shows that businesses must follow rules about consent when contacting customers. It serves as a warning for companies to ensure they have clear permission before sending marketing communications.
What happened
The company sent direct marketing communications without sufficient consent from its members.
Who was affected
Club members who received marketing messages without proper consent.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority found that the company violated GDPR by using an opt-out instead of an opt-in consent method.
Why this matters
This fine highlights the importance of obtaining clear consent for marketing communications. Businesses should ensure their consent processes comply with GDPR to avoid penalties.
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Fines for sending direct marketing communications without sufficient consent, as the form Real Sporting de Gijón submitted to club members did not comply with the GDPR (opt-out instead of opt-in).
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for El Real Sporting de Gijón S.A.D. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
23 July 2020
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€5,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. El Real Sporting de Gijón S.A.D. - Spain (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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