CONECTA5 TELECINCO, S.A.U. – €50,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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CONECTA5 TELECINCO, S.A.U. received a EUR 50,000 fine for sharing an audio recording of a rape victim's court testimony. The Spanish data authority determined this action violated the victim's privacy. This case emphasizes the need for media outlets to prioritize privacy over sensational reporting.
What happened
CONECTA5 TELECINCO, S.A.U. shared an audio recording of a rape victim's testimony in court on their website and Twitter.
Who was affected
The victim of a multiple rape whose testimony was shared publicly.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that the company violated the principle of data minimization by compromising the victim's privacy without adding significant value to the news report.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the importance of respecting privacy in media reporting, especially in sensitive cases. Media companies should carefully assess the necessity of personal data in their stories.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 50,000 on CONECTA5 TELECINCO, S.A.U.. Several media outlets, including the controller had published an audio recording of a multiple rape victim's testimony in court on their websites as well as on Twitter to report on the case. The case had attracted a lot of media attention. During its investigation, the DPA determined that the rape victim's right to privacy outweighed the controller's freedom of information. The audio recordings of the victim did not add any significant value to the reporting, but rather severely compromised the victim's privacy. For this reason, the DPA found that the controller violated the principle of data minimization.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for CONECTA5 TELECINCO, S.A.U. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
21 March 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€50,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1711
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. CONECTA5 TELECINCO, S.A.U. - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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