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BANKINTER, S.A. – €80,000 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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BANKINTER was fined for exposing a customer's personal data to a third party when they accessed their bank account. The bank's failure to implement proper security measures led to this breach. This case highlights the importance of robust data protection in the banking sector.
What happened
The bank displayed third-party personal data to a customer due to inadequate security measures.
Who was affected
A customer who accessed their bank account and inadvertently saw another person's data.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority found that the bank's lack of adequate technical and organizational measures resulted in the unauthorized disclosure of personal data.
Why this matters
This ruling underscores the necessity for banks to prioritize data security and protect customer information from unauthorized access.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on BANKINTER, S.A.. A person had filed a complaint with the DPA as personal data of a third person were also displayed to them when accessing their bank account. The DPA found that the unauthorized disclosure of the third-party data occurred due to a lack of adequate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data at the bank. The original fine of EUR 100,000 was reduced to EUR 80,000 due to voluntary payment.
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Details
Fine Date
15 November 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€80,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. BANKINTER, S.A. - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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