DIGITECNIA SOLUTIONS, S.L. – €1,200 Fine (Spain, 2022)
General GDPR enforcement action
This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.
In Spain, DIGITECNIA SOLUTIONS, S.L. was fined for posting a person's photo without their permission. The fine was reduced after the company admitted its mistake and paid voluntarily. This case highlights the importance of getting consent before using someone's image.
What happened
DIGITECNIA SOLUTIONS, S.L. published a person's photo without their consent.
Who was affected
The individual whose photo was posted without permission.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA fined the company for not having a legal basis, like consent, to publish the photo.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder for businesses to always seek permission before using personal images. It highlights the potential financial consequences of neglecting consent requirements.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on DIGITECNIA SOLUTIONS, S.L.. An individual had filed a complaint with the DPA due to the fact that the company had published a picture of themselves without their permission. The original fine of EUR 2,000 was reduced to EUR 1,200 due to voluntary payment and admission of responsibility.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for DIGITECNIA SOLUTIONS, S.L. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
28 August 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,200
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1376
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. DIGITECNIA SOLUTIONS, S.L. - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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