Creator Energy S.L. – €6,000 Fine (Spain, 2021)
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Creator Energy S.L. was fined €6,000 by the Spanish data protection authority for using someone's personal data without consent to sign them up for utility services. This case shows the importance of getting clear permission before using personal data for contracts.
What happened
Creator Energy S.L. used personal data without consent to enter into contracts for gas and electricity services.
Who was affected
An individual whose personal data was used without their consent to sign up for utility services.
What the authority found
The Spanish authority fined Creator Energy S.L. for using personal data without a valid legal basis, violating GDPR's consent requirements.
Why this matters
This fine underscores the necessity for companies to obtain proper consent before using personal data for contractual purposes. It serves as a warning to businesses to review their data handling practices to avoid similar penalties.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 6,000 on Creator Energy S.L.. The controller had used the personal data of the data subject without his consent to conclude contracts for gas and electricity supplies and a maintenance service.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Creator Energy S.L. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
4 June 2021
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€6,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Creator Energy S.L. - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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