EL DIARIO DE PRENSA DIGITAL SL. – €50,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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EL DIARIO DE PRENSA DIGITAL SL. was fined €50,000 for publishing an audio recording of a rape victim's court testimony. The Spanish DPA ruled that this violated the victim's privacy without enhancing the news report. This case stresses the importance of protecting privacy in media reporting.
What happened
EL DIARIO DE PRENSA DIGITAL SL. published an audio recording of a rape victim's court testimony online and on Twitter.
Who was affected
The victim of a multiple rape whose court testimony was recorded and published.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that the publication breached the principle of data minimization, as the victim's privacy outweighed the media's freedom of information.
Why this matters
This decision reinforces the need for media outlets to prioritize privacy when reporting on sensitive topics. It serves as a cautionary tale for balancing public interest with individual rights.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 50,000 on EL DIARIO DE PRENSA DIGITAL SL.. 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 EL DIARIO DE PRENSA DIGITAL SL. 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-1713
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. EL DIARIO DE PRENSA DIGITAL SL. - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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