ECOZONO Y CULTURA, S.L. – €3,600 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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ECOZONO Y CULTURA, S.L. was fined for using survey data to send ads without proper consent. This matters because businesses must respect how they use personal data and ensure they have permission for each purpose. The fine was reduced after the company admitted its mistake.
What happened
ECOZONO Y CULTURA, S.L. used data collected for surveys to send advertising messages without consent.
Who was affected
Individuals who participated in surveys and later received unsolicited advertising.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that ECOZONO Y CULTURA, S.L. lacked a valid legal basis for using personal data for advertising, violating GDPR's consent requirements.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of obtaining clear consent for each use of personal data. Companies should review their data practices to ensure they align with the intended purposes and have proper permissions.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on ECOZONO Y CULTURA, S.L.. Econzo, through a service provider, had collected data from data subjects who agreed to disclose the data for survey purposes. However, the data was later used to contact the individuals for advertising purposes. The original fine of EUR 6,000 was reduced to EUR 3,600 due to voluntary payment and admission of guilt.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for ECOZONO Y CULTURA, S.L. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
15 July 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€3,600
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1355
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. ECOZONO Y CULTURA, S.L. - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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