Marbella Resorts S.L. – €4,200 Fine (Spain, 2021)

€4,200Agencia Española de Protección de Datos6 July 2021Spain
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General GDPR enforcement action

This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.

Marbella Resorts S.L. was fined for mishandling a guest's personal data, which ended up being shared inappropriately. This incident emphasizes the need for businesses to handle customer information carefully. Companies must train their staff to protect personal data properly.

What happened

Marbella Resorts S.L. improperly shared a guest's personal data by allowing an unauthorized concierge to copy it.

Who was affected

A hotel guest whose personal data was mishandled by Marbella Resorts S.L.

What the authority found

The Spanish Data Protection Authority found that Marbella Resorts violated GDPR rules by not adequately protecting customer data.

Why this matters

This ruling serves as a reminder for businesses to train employees on data protection and ensure that only authorized personnel handle personal information.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 28(3) GDPR
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Art. 28(3) GDPR

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Insufficient data processing agreement

Violations (1)

Misleading Banner Messaging
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The cookie banner uses misleading language to trick or pressure users into accepting cookies (dark patterns).

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Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Marbella Resorts S.L. in ES

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

6 July 2021

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€4,200

Enforcement Tracker ID

762

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