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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 proper consent. This case underscores the need for businesses to inform individuals about how their data is used. Companies must ensure they have the right permissions before handling personal data.
What happened
The 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 determined that the pharmacy owner failed to have a valid legal basis for processing personal data and did not inform the individuals about it.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the importance of transparency in data processing. Businesses must prioritize clear communication with individuals regarding their data usage to comply with privacy laws.
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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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