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Thomas International Systems, S.A. – €40,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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Thomas International Systems was fined EUR 40,000 for processing sensitive personal data without consent during psychological tests. This ruling is crucial because it underscores the need for companies to obtain proper consent when handling sensitive information.
What happened
Thomas International Systems, S.A. was fined for processing sensitive personal data without the necessary consent.
Who was affected
The individuals affected were participants in psychological tests conducted by Thomas International on behalf of another company.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that Thomas International violated GDPR by processing sensitive data without consent or a valid legal basis.
Why this matters
This case serves as a warning to companies about the importance of obtaining consent when dealing with sensitive personal data to avoid hefty fines.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on Thomas International Systems, S.A.. Thomas International performs psychological tests on behalf of other companies. Thomas International had conducted such a test on behalf of the company Agroxarxa, S.L.. A participant of such a test had filed a complaint against the controller because they had to provide sensitive personal data (ethnicity, disability). However, Agroxarxa had indicated that the test did not request and process such sensitive data. During its investigation, the DPA found that Thomas International had nevertheless processed sensitive personal data without the consent of the data subject or the processing being necessary for the fulfillment of the contractually agreed purpose between Agroxarxa and Thomas International. The DPA considered this to be a violation of Art. 9 GDPR. The original fine of EUR 50,000 was reduced to EUR 40,000 due to voluntary payment.
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No other enforcement actions found for Thomas International Systems, S.A. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
16 January 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€40,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1576
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Thomas International Systems, S.A. - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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