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Private individual – €10,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual was fined EUR 10,000 in Spain for using a photo of a minor without permission to create a social media profile. This case is significant because it emphasizes the need for consent when using personal images, especially of children.
What happened
A private individual unlawfully used a photo of a minor to create a social media profile.
Who was affected
The minor whose photo was used without consent.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority found that the individual violated GDPR by not having permission to use the minor's image.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of obtaining consent for using personal images. It serves as a warning to individuals and businesses about the legal consequences of using someone else's photo.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 10,000 on a private individual for unlawfully using the photo of a minor to create a social media profile.
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Details
Fine Date
20 November 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€10,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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