WUNSCHURLAUB S.L. – €1,800 Fine (Spain, 2023)

€1,800Agencia Española de Protección de Datos28 February 2023Spain
reduced
Fine

General GDPR enforcement action

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WUNSCHURLAUB S.L. was fined EUR 1,800 for storing user passwords in plain text on its website, which is a security risk. The Spanish Data Protection Authority reduced the fine after the company admitted responsibility and paid voluntarily. This case highlights the need for strong data security measures.

What happened

WUNSCHURLAUB stored user passwords in plain text on its website, violating GDPR's security requirements.

Who was affected

Users of the website www.meine-auszeit-jetzt.de whose passwords were stored insecurely.

What the authority found

The Spanish DPA fined WUNSCHURLAUB for inadequate data security practices, specifically for storing passwords in plain text, violating GDPR's security standards.

Why this matters

This case underscores the importance of implementing robust security measures to protect personal data. Companies should ensure they use encryption and other safeguards to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information.

GDPR Articles Cited

Art. 32 GDPR
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Detailed

The Spanish DPA has fined WUNSCHURLAUB S.L. for storing passwords in plain text on its website www.meine-auszeit-jetzt.de. The DPA considered this to be a violation of Art. 32 GDPR. The original fine of EUR 3,000 was reduced to EUR 1,800 due to voluntary payment and admission of responsibility.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for WUNSCHURLAUB S.L. in ES

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

28 February 2023

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€1,800

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-1756

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