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Private individual – €600 Fine (Spain, 2023)

€600Agencia Española de Protección de Datos26 July 2023Spain
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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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Current
Jul 2023

Fine

€600

Details

Fine Date

26 July 2023

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€600

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-1972

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