Automecanica Jerez, S.L. – €4,000 Fine (Spain, 2021)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Automecanica Jerez, S.L. was fined EUR 4,000 for sending commercial emails without consent and exposing recipients' personal information. This matters because it highlights the importance of protecting personal data and following privacy rules. Companies must ensure they have proper security measures in place when handling personal information.
What happened
Automecanica Jerez, S.L. sent commercial emails to many people without their consent and failed to protect their personal data.
Who was affected
People who received the commercial emails and had their names and email addresses visible to others were affected.
What the authority found
The Spanish Data Protection Authority ruled that the company violated GDPR by not securing personal data and not obtaining consent for emails.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes that companies must prioritize data security and obtain consent before sending marketing communications. It serves as a reminder for businesses to review their email practices and security measures.
GDPR Articles Cited
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National Law Articles
The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has fined Automecanica Jerez, S.L. EUR 4,000. The controller had sent commercial e-mails to a large number of people without their consent. In doing so, the controller failed to hide the personal data of the recipients, such as surname, first name and email address, which allowed the other recipients to view the data. The AEPD considered this to be a violation of Article 5 (1) f) GDPR and Article 32 GDPR, as the controller had failed to implement technical and organizational measures to ensure an adequate level of security in the processing of personal data. Furthermore the AEPD found a breach of Art. 21 LSSI.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Automecanica Jerez, S.L. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
2 September 2021
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€4,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-823
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Automecanica Jerez, S.L. - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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