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FACTOR ENERGÍA, S.A. – €24,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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FACTOR ENERGÍA, S.A. received a fine for sending advertising messages to a person without having a valid reason to do so. This case highlights the importance of having a legal basis for processing personal data, especially for marketing purposes.
What happened
FACTOR ENERGÍA, S.A. processed personal data unlawfully by sending advertising messages to someone without a valid legal basis.
Who was affected
A person who received advertising messages from FACTOR ENERGÍA, S.A. despite not having a contractual relationship with the company.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA ruled that FACTOR ENERGÍA, S.A. lacked a valid legal basis for processing personal data, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a reminder for companies to ensure they have proper consent before sending marketing messages. It emphasizes the need for clear legal grounds when handling personal data.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on a FACTOR ENERGÍA, S.A.. A data subject had filed a complaint with the DPA because they had received advertising messages from the controller even though no contractual relationship existed between them. According to the DPA, the controller had processed the data unlawfully in the absence of a valid legal basis. The original fine of EUR 40,000 was reduced to EUR 24,000 due to voluntary payment and admission of responsibility.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for FACTOR ENERGÍA, S.A. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
2 January 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€24,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1609
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. FACTOR ENERGÍA, S.A. - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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