Stockhunters S.L. – €4,000 Fine (Spain, 2021)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Stockhunters S.L. was fined EUR 4,000 by the Spanish data protection authority for not properly informing a person about how their personal data was used. The company's website lacked clear information, leaving users unsure about their data privacy. This case highlights the importance of having a transparent privacy policy.
What happened
Stockhunters S.L. failed to provide clear information about data usage on its website, violating GDPR rules.
Who was affected
Visitors to Stockhunters S.L.'s website who were not informed about how their personal data was being used.
What the authority found
The Spanish authority found that Stockhunters S.L. did not comply with GDPR's transparency requirements, specifically under Article 13.
Why this matters
This decision emphasizes the need for businesses to have clear and accessible privacy policies on their websites. It serves as a reminder that transparency about data usage is crucial under GDPR.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 4,000 on Stockhunters S.L.. The controller was not able to answer the data subject's requests regarding the use of his personal data. In addition, the data protection policy of the controller's website did not comply with the provisions of Art. 13 GDPR. The data subject was therefore unsure of how his personal data was being used.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Stockhunters S.L. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
5 April 2021
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€4,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-623
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Stockhunters S.L. - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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