Dr Marín Cirugia Plástica, S.L.P. – €2,400 Fine (Spain, 2020)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Dr. Marín Cirugia Plástica in Spain was fined for not having a privacy policy on its website. This oversight violated GDPR rules, which require businesses to inform users about how their data is used. It's a reminder for all businesses to clearly communicate their privacy practices.
What happened
Dr. Marín Cirugia Plástica lacked a privacy policy on its website, violating GDPR requirements.
Who was affected
Visitors to the doctor's website who were not informed about data processing practices were affected.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that the absence of a privacy policy violated GDPR's transparency requirements.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the necessity for businesses to provide clear privacy notices on their websites, ensuring transparency about data usage. It serves as a reminder to review and update privacy policies regularly.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Spanish DPA (aepd) imposed a fine of EUR 4,000 on the doctor due to the lack of a privacy policy on his website, thus violating Art. 13 GDPR. The original fine of EUR 4,000 was reduced for both immediate payment and admission of responsibility by each 20% to EUR 2,400.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Dr Marín Cirugia Plástica, S.L.P. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
3 December 2020
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€2,400
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-468
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Dr Marín Cirugia Plástica, S.L.P. - Spain (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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