The Washpoint SL – €2,000 Fine (Spain, 2021)
The Washpoint SL was fined by Spain's data authority for not having a Privacy Notice and for not allowing users to reject cookies. This is important because it shows websites must clearly inform users about data use and give them control over cookies.
What happened
The Washpoint SL's website lacked a Privacy Notice and a way for users to reject cookies.
Who was affected
Visitors to The Washpoint SL's website who were not informed about data processing and couldn't reject cookies.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA ruled that the lack of a Privacy Notice and a reject button for cookies violated GDPR and Spanish law.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the need for websites to provide clear privacy information and options for cookie management. It serves as a reminder for businesses to comply with transparency and consent requirements.
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The Washpoint's website lacked a reject button in the second layer of the cookie policy, violating Article 22(2) LSSI.
Violations (2)
Cookie banner does not provide a clear reject/refuse all button at the same level as the accept button.
Art. 7 GDPR
The cookie banner or cookie policy provides vague, incomplete, or unclear information about what cookies are used and why.
Art. 12, 13 GDPR
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Details
Fine Date
19 January 2021
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€2,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. The Washpoint SL - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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