HOLY MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL, S.L. – €12,000 Fine (Spain, 2026)
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HOLY MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL in Spain was fined €12,000 for not properly using Google Workspace for Education. The school failed to ensure that students only accessed the tools they needed for their studies and did not inform parents adequately. Schools must be careful to protect student data and follow privacy guidelines when using online tools.
What happened
The school inadequately implemented Google Workspace for Education, allowing students access to unnecessary tools.
Who was affected
Students and their parents at HOLY MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL were affected by the school's actions.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the school did not comply with GDPR requirements for data protection and transparency.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that educational institutions must take privacy seriously when using technology. Schools should conduct thorough assessments and inform families about data use.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 12,000 on the HOLY MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL, S.L. The controller, an educational institute, used Google Workspace for Education within its school environment. While the use of the tool may be justifiable under the GDPR, the controller failed to implement it adequately. The controller was unable to ensure that pupils only had access to the tools necessary for study purposes. The controller also failed to adequately inform data subjects and their parents, and to carry out a sufficient DPIA. The original fine of EUR 20,000 was reduced to EUR 12,000 due to immediate payment and admission of responsibility by the controller.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for HOLY MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL, S.L. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
1 March 2026
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€12,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1230
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. HOLY MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL, S.L. - Spain (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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