The Washpoint S.L. – €1,000 Fine (Spain, 2021)
General GDPR enforcement action
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The Washpoint S.L. was fined by the Spanish DPA for not having a privacy policy on its website. This violated GDPR rules requiring transparency about how personal data is used. Website operators should ensure they clearly communicate their data practices to users.
What happened
The Washpoint S.L. failed to provide a privacy policy on its website.
Who was affected
Visitors to The Washpoint S.L.'s website, as they were not informed about data practices.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA fined the company for not complying with GDPR's transparency requirements.
Why this matters
This case highlights the necessity for businesses to have clear privacy policies, ensuring users understand how their data is handled.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Spanish DPA (AEPD) imposed a fine of EUR 1,000 on The Washpoint S.L. for the lack of a privacy policy on its website, in violation of Art. 13 GDPR.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for The Washpoint S.L. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
16 February 2021
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-557
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. The Washpoint S.L. - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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