Rapido Finance, S.L. – €2,000 Fine (Spain, 2022)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Rapido Finance, S.L. was fined €2,000 for wrongly contacting someone about a debt that was already paid. This case is important because it shows companies must verify information before using personal data.
What happened
Rapido Finance, S.L. contacted a person about a debt that had already been settled, using their personal data unlawfully.
Who was affected
A person who was wrongly contacted about a debt they had already paid.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA determined that Rapido Finance, S.L. unlawfully used personal data by contacting someone about a debt that was already settled.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for businesses to verify information before processing personal data. It serves as a reminder to ensure data accuracy and compliance with privacy rules.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 2,000 on Rapido Finance, S.L.. The data subject had received a message from a company on behalf of Rapid Finance requesting payment of outstanding debts. However, the data subject had already paid the debts, which was also confirmed in a court ruling. For this reason, the DPA determined that the disclosure of the data subject's personal data for the purpose of contacting them regarding the settlement of the debt was unlawful.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Rapido Finance, S.L. 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
€2,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1485
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Rapido Finance, S.L. - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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