Website operator – €500 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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 website operator in Spain was fined EUR 500 for not having a proper privacy policy on their site. This matters because it shows the importance of clear privacy information for visitors. Businesses need to ensure their policies meet legal requirements to avoid penalties.
What happened
The Spanish DPA fined a website operator for failing to comply with privacy policy requirements.
Who was affected
Website visitors who relied on the operator's privacy policy were affected.
What the authority found
The authority found that the website operator did not meet the requirements of Article 13 of GDPR regarding privacy policies.
Why this matters
This case highlights that website operators must have clear and compliant privacy policies. It serves as a reminder for businesses to regularly review their privacy practices.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 5,000 on a website operator for failing to ensure that the privacy policy on its website complied with the requirements of Art. 13 GDPR.
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Fine
€500
Details
Fine Date
31 May 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€500
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Website operator - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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