Highcliffe Estates Marbella S.L. – €8,000 Fine (Spain, 2021)

€8,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos20 April 2021Spain
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Highcliffe Estates Marbella S.L. was fined €8,000 by the Spanish data protection authority for posting a person's photo online without their consent. This matters because it highlights the importance of getting permission before using someone's image on your website.

What happened

Highcliffe Estates Marbella S.L. published a photo of a person on its website without their consent.

Who was affected

The person whose photo was posted online without permission.

What the authority found

The Spanish authority fined the company for not having a valid reason to use the person's photo, as required by GDPR.

Why this matters

This case underscores the need for businesses to obtain clear consent before using personal images online. It serves as a reminder that even small actions like posting a photo can lead to significant penalties under GDPR.

GDPR Articles Cited

Art. 6(1) GDPR
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 8,000 on Highcliffe Estates Marbella S.L.. The controller had published a photo of the data subject on its website without his consent.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Highcliffe Estates Marbella S.L. in ES

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

20 April 2021

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€8,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-642

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