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CAIXABANK S.A. – €25,000 Fine (Spain, 2022)

€25,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos2 November 2022Spain
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CAIXABANK S.A. was fined EUR 25,000 for not updating a customer's address despite multiple requests. This case shows that banks must take customer requests seriously to comply with data protection laws.

What happened

CAIXABANK S.A. failed to update a customer's address on file after repeated requests.

Who was affected

The customer who requested their address to be updated.

What the authority found

The Spanish DPA ruled that the bank violated GDPR by not complying with the customer's request to update their personal data.

Why this matters

This case serves as a reminder for financial institutions to prioritize customer requests regarding personal data. Companies should ensure they have efficient processes in place to handle such requests.

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Art. 16 GDPR
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Art. 16(GDPR)

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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 25,000 on CAIXABANK S.A.. The data subject had repeatedly and unsuccessfully requested that their address on file with the bank be updated. The DPA considered this to be a violation of Art. 16 GDPR.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for CAIXABANK S.A. in ES

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

Details

Fine Date

2 November 2022

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€25,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-1478

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