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Company – €1,200 Fine (Spain, 2025)
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A company was fined €1,200 for using personal data in a way that did not match the original purpose for which it was collected. This ruling is significant because it reinforces the need for companies to use data only as promised to users. It serves as a reminder for businesses to be transparent about their data practices.
What happened
The company used personal data for a purpose that did not align with the initial consent given by users.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was used inappropriately by the company.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority ruled that the company violated GDPR by not adhering to the original purpose of data collection.
Why this matters
This case underscores the importance of data purpose limitation. Companies should ensure they clearly communicate how they will use personal data to avoid similar penalties.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,200 on a company. The controller used personal data for a purpose, which did not align with the initial purpose. The original fine of EUR 2,000 was reduced to EUR 1,200 due to immediate payment and admission of responsibility by the controller.
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Fine
€1K
Details
Fine Date
1 September 2025
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,200
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Company - Spain (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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