Owner of a Pharmacy Office – €6,600 Fine (Spain, 2025)
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The owner of a pharmacy office was fined EUR 6,600 for processing personal data of residents from two geriatric centers without a valid reason. This is important because it shows that businesses must inform people when their data is being used. Companies should prioritize transparency and proper data handling to avoid fines.
What happened
The owner of a pharmacy office processed data of residents from two geriatric centers without a sufficient legal basis.
Who was affected
Residents of two geriatric centers whose personal data was processed by the pharmacy office.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that the pharmacy owner failed to inform individuals about the data processing and lacked a valid legal basis for it.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the need for businesses to communicate clearly with individuals about their data usage. It serves as a warning for companies to ensure compliance with data protection rules.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on the owner of a pharmacy office. The controller processed data of residents of two geriatric centers without a sufficient legal basis. The controller also failed to inform the data subjects about the fact, that the controller processed their data and that they obtained the data from a third party. Lastly, the controller failed to use encrypted email services. The original fine of EUR 11,000 was reduced to EUR 6,600 due to immediate payment and admission of responsibility by the controller.
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Details
Fine Date
9 May 2025
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€6,600
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