CAFFE VECCHIO, S.L. – €1,500 Fine (Spain, 2022)
General GDPR enforcement action
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CAFFE VECCHIO, S.L. was fined EUR 1,500 by Spain's data protection authority for sharing a former employee's personal data in response to online reviews. The café disclosed reasons for the employee's termination, violating privacy rules. This case shows that businesses must be cautious about sharing personal details publicly.
What happened
CAFFE VECCHIO, S.L. disclosed personal data of a former employee in response to online reviews.
Who was affected
A former employee of CAFFE VECCHIO, S.L. whose personal data and termination reasons were shared online.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that CAFFE VECCHIO, S.L. violated GDPR by disclosing personal data without consent.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder for businesses to protect personal data, even when responding to online criticism. It highlights the need for careful handling of employee information to avoid privacy breaches.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Spanish DPA has fined CAFFE VECCHIO, S.L. EUR 1,500. A former employee of the café had filed a complaint with the DPA. The operator of the café had responded to negative online reviews regarding the café, disclosing personal data of the former employee. In addition, the operator published information on the reasons for the termination of the employment relationship.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for CAFFE VECCHIO, S.L. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
28 April 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,500
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1147
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. CAFFE VECCHIO, S.L. - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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