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Private individual – €600 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual was fined for using someone else's photo and name in online reviews without their consent. This ruling shows that using personal information without permission can lead to penalties. It’s a warning for anyone posting online to respect others' privacy.
What happened
The Spanish DPA fined a private individual for writing reviews online using another person's photo and name without consent.
Who was affected
The individual whose photo and name were used without permission was affected.
What the authority found
The DPA found that the individual violated GDPR by not obtaining consent before using another person's personal information.
Why this matters
This case highlights the risks of sharing personal information online without consent. It encourages individuals to think carefully about privacy when posting content.
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The Spanish DPA has fined a private individual. An individual had filed a complaint with the DPA because another individual had written reviews on the internet using a photo of them and their name without their consent. The original fine of EUR 1,000 was reduced to EUR 600 due to voluntary payment and admission of responsibility.
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Details
Fine Date
26 July 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€600
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1972
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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