Cerrajero Online SL – €1,500 Fine (Spain, 2019)
General GDPR enforcement action
This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.
Cerrajero Online SL was fined €1,500 for not updating its privacy policy to comply with GDPR. The policy still referred to outdated national laws, which misled users about their data rights. This case highlights the importance of keeping privacy policies current to avoid penalties.
What happened
Cerrajero Online SL used an outdated privacy policy that did not comply with GDPR requirements.
Who was affected
Customers and website visitors who relied on the company's privacy policy for information about data collection.
What the authority found
The AEPD found that the company's failure to update its privacy policy violated Article 13 of the GDPR.
Why this matters
This case underscores the necessity for businesses to regularly update their privacy policies to reflect current laws, ensuring transparency and compliance with GDPR. It serves as a reminder that even small oversights can lead to fines.
GDPR Articles Cited
Entities Involved
The Consumer Institute of Madrid filed a complaint before the DPA with regard to the company's privacy policy which did not contain accurate information about how the company collects personal data and still refers to older national laws, instead of GDPR. Does an non-updated privacy policy infringe Article 13 GDPR? Shoud the AEPD calculate the fine by taking into account that the company was not previously subject to its decisions? The AEPD found that maintaining an old privacy policy violated Article 13 of the GDPR. The AEPD took into consideration the fact that the company did not have any previous relevant infringements according to Article 83(2)(e) GDPR for the calculation of the amount of the fine to be imposed. The case was settled over a payment of €1,500.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Cerrajero Online SL in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
6 November 2019
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,500
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-223About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Cerrajero Online SL - Spain (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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