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Patio Ancestral S.L. – €3,000 Fine (Spain, 2021)
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Patio Ancestral S.L. was fined for using a person's personal information without permission. They sent a damage claim letter to the father of a worker, even though he was not involved in the case. This ruling reminds businesses to handle personal data carefully and only use it when they have a legal reason.
What happened
Patio Ancestral S.L. was fined for processing a father's personal data without a legal basis when sending a damage claim.
Who was affected
The father of a worker who had done renovation work for Patio Ancestral S.L. was affected by the misuse of his personal data.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that Patio Ancestral S.L. processed the father's personal data without a valid legal basis, violating data protection rules.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the need for companies to ensure they have a legal reason to use personal data. Businesses should review their practices to avoid similar violations.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) imposed a fine of EUR 5,000 on Patio Ancestral S.L.. The complainant worked for a construction company and had carried out some renovation work for the controller. During these works, damage had been caused to the controller's properties. The controller had then sent a letter with claims for damages not only to the complainant but also to the complainant's father, who had previously been employed by the same construction company. However, the father was an uninvolved third party in this case. The Spanish DPA found that the processing of the father's personal data for this reason had taken place without a legal basis. The original fine was reduced to EUR 3,000 due to immediate payment and admission of responsibility.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Patio Ancestral S.L. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
8 February 2021
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€3,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Patio Ancestral S.L. - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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