Gerco Fit S.L. – €2,000 Fine (Spain, 2021)
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Gerco Fit S.L. was fined EUR 2,000 for using personal data without permission. A gym member's data was shared with Gerco Fit S.L. and another company, which wasn't part of the original agreement. This is important because it shows companies must stick to data-sharing agreements and have a legal basis for processing data.
What happened
Gerco Fit S.L. processed a gym member's data without a legal basis, as the data was shared without the person's consent.
Who was affected
The gym member whose data was shared with Gerco Fit S.L. and another company without their consent.
What the authority found
The Spanish authority decided that Gerco Fit S.L. processed personal data without a valid legal basis, violating GDPR rules.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for businesses to ensure data sharing is clearly outlined in agreements and legally justified. It warns companies against unauthorized data processing, which can lead to fines.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 2,000 on Gerco Fit S.L.. The data subject had signed a contract with the gym Fitness Place. In this contract, the data subject agreed that his data could be shared with the company Vasco Andaluza de Inversiones S.L., the owner of Fitness Place sports centers. However, the company shared the data with Gerco Fit S.L. and Body Tonic Shop S.L., although this was not foreseen in the contract. Gerco Fit S.L. and Body Tonic Shop S.L. then processed the data without a legal basis.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Gerco Fit S.L. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
27 July 2021
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€2,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-794
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Gerco Fit S.L. - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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