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CASAL DE L'ESPLUGA DE FRANCOLÍ – €3,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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CASAL DE L'ESPLUGA DE FRANCOLÍ was fined for posting pictures of minors from a competition on social media without permission. A mother complained because her child's image was shared without her consent. This case highlights the importance of obtaining consent before sharing images of individuals, especially minors.
What happened
CASAL DE L'ESPLUGA DE FRANCOLÍ uploaded pictures of minors from a competition on social media without obtaining permission.
Who was affected
Minors whose images were shared online without parental consent were affected.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA ruled that the club unlawfully processed the images due to the lack of a valid legal basis for sharing them.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes the need for organizations to secure consent before sharing images of individuals. It serves as a reminder for clubs and organizations to review their policies on image sharing.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on CASAL DE L'ESPLUGA DE FRANCOLÍ. A club managed by the controller had uploaded pictures of a competition showing minors on social media . The mother of a child had filed a complaint because she had not given her permission for the pictures to be published. The DPA therefore determined that the controller, in the absence of a valid legal basis, had unlawfully processed the images. The original fine of EUR 5000 was reduced to EUR 3000 due to voluntary payment and admission of responsibility.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for CASAL DE L'ESPLUGA DE FRANCOLÍ in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
25 January 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€3,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1598
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. CASAL DE L'ESPLUGA DE FRANCOLÍ - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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