Pagamastarde S.L. – €3,000 Fine (Spain, 2021)

€3,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos27 April 2021Spain
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Fine

Pagamastarde S.L. was fined €3,000 for continuing to send SMS ads after a user asked for their data to be deleted. This case matters because it shows the importance of respecting user requests to delete data. Companies should ensure they have systems to properly handle such requests.

What happened

Pagamastarde S.L. was fined for continuing to send SMS ads after a user requested their data be deleted.

Who was affected

Individuals who requested the deletion of their data but continued to receive SMS advertisements from the company.

What the authority found

The Spanish authority fined the company for not fulfilling a user's request to delete their data, citing a violation of GDPR and national law.

Why this matters

This case highlights the importance of companies respecting user data deletion requests and having effective processes to prevent unauthorized data use. It serves as a reminder for businesses to review their data handling practices.

GDPR Articles Cited

Art. 17(1) GDPR

National Law Articles

Art. 21 LSSI
Full Legal Summary
Detailed

The case concerns the continued sending of SMS advertisements despite a deletion request, unrelated to cookies or consent mechanisms.

Violations (1)

Misleading Banner Messaging
critical

The cookie banner uses misleading language to trick or pressure users into accepting cookies (dark patterns).

Art. 7 GDPR

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Pagamastarde S.L. in ES

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

Details

Fine Date

27 April 2021

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€3,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-657

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