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Private investigator – €2,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private investigator was fined for not properly informing a client about how their personal data was used during an investigation. This ruling stresses the importance of transparency in data processing. Service providers must clearly communicate their data practices to clients.
What happened
The investigator was fined for failing to adequately inform a client about personal data processing.
Who was affected
The individual who hired the investigator and filed a complaint about insufficient information regarding their data.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority found that the investigator violated GDPR by not providing necessary information about data processing.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for clear communication about data usage in all service sectors. Companies should ensure they have transparent privacy policies in place.
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The Spanish DPA has fined a private investigator EUR 2,000. An individual who had hired the investigator filed a complaint with the DPA. They stated that the controller had failed to inform them sufficiently about the processing of their personal data conducted as part of the investigation. In addition, the DPA found that the controller had a contact form on its website with no reference to the privacy policy.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Private investigator in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
18 January 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€2,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1582
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-5639About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private investigator - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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