CALDERERIA Y SOLDADURA DE ESTRUCTURAS METALICAS, S.L. – €5,000 Fine (Spain, 2021)
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The Spanish data protection authority fined a metalworks company EUR 5,000 for processing someone's data without consent. Another company had shared the individual's personal details, like their name and social security number, without permission. This case shows the need for businesses to ensure they have consent before handling personal data.
What happened
A metalworks company processed an individual's personal data without their consent after receiving it from another company.
Who was affected
The individual whose personal data, including their name and social security number, was processed without consent.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA fined the company for processing personal data without a valid legal basis, such as consent.
Why this matters
This ruling reinforces the necessity for companies to obtain proper consent before processing personal data. It serves as a warning to businesses to verify the legality of data they receive from third parties.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has fined CALDERERIA Y SOLDADURA DE ESTRUCTURAS METALICAS, S.L. EUR 5,000 for unlawfully processing an individual's data. Previously, CYNGASA, S.L. had disclosed the data to the controller without the consent of the data subject. The data concerned included, among others, his first and last name and social security number. CYNGASA, S.L. received a fine in a separate proceeding as well.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for CALDERERIA Y SOLDADURA DE ESTRUCTURAS METALICAS, S.L. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
4 October 2021
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€5,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-864
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. CALDERERIA Y SOLDADURA DE ESTRUCTURAS METALICAS, S.L. - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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