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Private individual – €10,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual was fined €10,000 for uploading someone else's personal information to advertise a service without their consent. This case highlights the importance of respecting people's privacy when using their information online.
What happened
A private individual uploaded another person's personal data to promote a massage service without consent.
Who was affected
The individual whose personal data was uploaded without consent was affected.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA ruled that the individual violated privacy rules by using someone else's personal information without permission.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder that individuals must obtain consent before using someone else's personal information, especially for advertising purposes. Ignoring this can lead to serious financial consequences.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 10,000 on a private individual. The controller had uploaded an individual's personal data, including their name, a picture and their telephone number, to advertise a massage service on a website, even though the individual had not given their consent.
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Details
Fine Date
15 November 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€10,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2115
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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