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LISMARTSA, S.L. – €1,200 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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LISMARTSA, S.L. was fined €1,200 for adding a person to a WhatsApp group without their consent. This case shows that companies must get permission before contacting users through messaging apps. Consent is crucial in data protection.
What happened
LISMARTSA added a person to a WhatsApp group without obtaining their consent.
Who was affected
The individual who was added to the WhatsApp group without consent was affected.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that LISMARTSA violated data protection rules by not securing consent.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of obtaining consent before using personal contact information. Small businesses should ensure they have clear consent practices in place.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on LISMARTSA, S.L.. A data subject had filed a complaint with the DPA because the controller had added them to a WhatsGroup without their consent. The original fine of EUR 1,500 was reduced to EUR 1,200 due to voluntary payment.
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Other enforcement actions involving LISMARTSA, S.L. in ES
Details
Fine Date
5 July 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,200
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. LISMARTSA, S.L. - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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