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SOPHIE ET VOILA, S.L – €10,000 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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SOPHIE ET VOILA, S.L. was fined for posting a customer's photo on Instagram without their consent. This case highlights the need for businesses to respect customer privacy when using their images.
What happened
SOPHIE ET VOILA, S.L. published a customer's wedding photo on social media without obtaining their permission.
Who was affected
The customer whose photo was shared without consent.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that the company unlawfully processed the customer's personal data by sharing their image online.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes the importance of obtaining consent before using someone's image for marketing. It serves as a reminder for all businesses to prioritize customer privacy and rights.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 10,000 on SOPHIE ET VOILA, S.L..The wedding dress company had published a picture of a customer in a wedding dress on its Instagram account without the customer's consent. For this reason, the DPA determined that the processing of the customer's personal data was unlawful.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for SOPHIE ET VOILA, S.L in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
16 September 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€10,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. SOPHIE ET VOILA, S.L - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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