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EDITORIAL DE PRENSA CANARIA, S.A. – €40,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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EDITORIAL DE PRENSA CANARIA, S.A. was fined EUR 40,000 by the Spanish DPA for publishing an audio recording of a rape victim's testimony. The DPA determined that the victim's right to privacy outweighed the company's right to report. This case underscores the importance of protecting individuals' privacy in media coverage.
What happened
The company published an audio recording of a rape victim's testimony on its website.
Who was affected
The multiple rape victim whose testimony was recorded and released publicly.
What the authority found
The DPA ruled that the company violated the principle of data minimization by compromising the victim's privacy.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the need for media companies to prioritize privacy when reporting on sensitive cases. It serves as a reminder for all businesses to handle personal data responsibly.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on EDITORIAL DE PRENSA CANARIA, S.A.. Several media outlets, including the controller had published an audio recording of a multiple rape victim's testimony in court on their websites 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. The original fine of EUR 50,000 was reduced to EUR 40,000 due to voluntary payment.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for EDITORIAL DE PRENSA CANARIA, S.A. 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
€40,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. EDITORIAL DE PRENSA CANARIA, S.A. - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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