Private individual – €600 Fine (Spain, 2024)
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A private individual was fined EUR 600 for sharing someone else's personal data in a Facebook group without their consent. This case matters because it shows that individuals can also be held accountable for violating data protection rules.
What happened
A private individual shared personal data in a Facebook group without obtaining consent.
Who was affected
The individual whose data was shared and the person who shared it.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the individual violated data protection rules by not having consent to share the personal data.
Why this matters
This case highlights that everyone, not just companies, must respect privacy and data protection laws. It serves as a warning to individuals about the risks of sharing personal information online.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on a private individual. The individual had shared personal data of a data subject in a Facebook group without their consent. The original fine of EUR 1000 was reduced to EUR 600 due to voluntary payment and admission of responsibility.
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Fine
€600
Details
Fine Date
18 July 2024
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€600
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2403
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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