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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.L. – €48,000 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria was fined for improperly disclosing a customer's personal data to a third party. The bank failed to implement adequate security measures, leading to this breach. This case serves as a reminder for financial institutions to strengthen their data protection practices.
What happened
The bank disclosed third-party account information without authorization due to inadequate security measures.
Who was affected
A customer whose personal data was shared with a third party without their consent.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority found that the bank's lack of technical and organizational measures led to the unauthorized disclosure of personal data.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the need for banks to enhance their data security protocols. It underscores the importance of protecting customer information to prevent unauthorized access.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.. An individual had filed a complaint with the DPA due to requesting information on one of their accounts and then receiving contract information from a third party. The DPA found that the unauthorized disclosure of third-party data was due to inadequate technical and organizational measures at the bank. The original fine of EUR 80,000 was reduced to EUR 48,000 due to voluntary payment and admission of responsibility.
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No other enforcement actions found for Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.L. in ES
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Details
Fine Date
11 November 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€48,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.L. - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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