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FREE SUN ENERGY S.L. – €6,000 Fine (Spain, 2022)

€6,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos12 July 2022Spain
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FREE SUN ENERGY S.L. was fined for sending a customer the wrong invoice, which included another customer's personal data. This case matters because it highlights the importance of handling personal data carefully. Companies must ensure that they protect customer information and avoid mix-ups.

What happened

FREE SUN ENERGY S.L. sent a customer an invoice that contained another customer's personal data.

Who was affected

A customer who received the wrong invoice was affected.

What the authority found

The Spanish DPA ruled that the company violated GDPR by mishandling personal data in the invoicing process.

Why this matters

This case emphasizes the need for businesses to have robust data handling practices. Companies should implement measures to prevent data breaches and ensure accurate processing of personal information.

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Art. 32 GDPR
Art. 5(1)(f) GDPR
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Art. 5(1) f) GDPR
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on FREE SUN ENERGY S.L.. A customer of the company had filed a complaint with the DPA because instead of receiving their invoice, they had received that of another customer containing that customer's personal data. The original fine of EUR 10,000 was reduced to EUR 6,000 due to voluntary payment and admission of guilt.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for FREE SUN ENERGY S.L. in ES

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

12 July 2022

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€6,000

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