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Gas inspector – €4,000 Fine (Spain, 2021)
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A gas inspector was fined for using a list of personal information to conduct home checks without consent. This matters because it shows that even professionals must respect people's privacy. Using personal data without permission can lead to penalties.
What happened
The gas inspector conducted checks using a list of names and contact details without consent from the individuals.
Who was affected
The individuals whose personal information was used without their consent were affected.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that the gas inspector violated data protection rules by not obtaining consent from the individuals on the list.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder that consent is crucial when handling personal data. Professionals must ensure they have permission before using anyone's information.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has fined a gas inspector. The controller had carried out butane gas checks in the private homes of the data subjects on the basis of a list containing their surnames, first names, addresses and telephone numbers. However, the data subjects had never consented to be included in the list. The original fine of EUR 5,000 was reduced to EUR 4,000 due to acknowledgement of guilt.
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Details
Fine Date
30 July 2021
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€4,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Gas inspector - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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