BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A. – €120,000 Fine (Spain, 2025)

€120,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos4 April 2025Spain
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BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A. was fined for signing a data protection form for a customer without their consent. This is important because it emphasizes that companies must obtain explicit permission before handling personal data. Failing to do so can lead to significant fines.

What happened

The bank signed a data protection form for a customer and their spouse without getting their consent.

Who was affected

The affected customer and their spouse.

What the authority found

The authority fined the bank for processing personal data without valid consent.

Why this matters

This ruling serves as a reminder for businesses to always seek consent before processing personal data. Companies should review their practices to ensure compliance with data protection laws.

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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A. A customer of the bank had lodged a complaint with the DPA because the controller had signed a data protection form for them and their spouse without their consent. The original fine of EUR 200,000 was reduced to EUR 120,000 due to voluntary payment and admission of responsibility.

Details

Fine Date

4 April 2025

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€120,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-2567

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