Real Federación Española de Tenis de Mesa – €10,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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The Spanish Data Protection Authority fined the Real Federación Española de Tenis de Mesa EUR 10,000 for requiring a Covid test without a legal basis. This matters because it highlights the importance of having a valid reason for processing health data, especially during health crises.
What happened
The Real Federación Española de Tenis de Mesa required participants to show a Covid test to access an exam, without a valid legal basis.
Who was affected
Participants in a table tennis coaching examination were affected by the requirement to show a Covid test.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that the federation lacked a valid legal basis for requiring Covid test results, as no legal provisions mandated it at the time.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for organizations to ensure they have a legal basis for processing health data, even during emergencies. Businesses should review their data processing practices to avoid similar penalties.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 10,000 on Real Federación Española de Tenis de Mesa. A participant in an examination to become a table tennis coach had filed a complaint with the DPA because they were required to show a Covid test in order to access the examination premises. During its investigation, the DPA found that the controller did not have a valid legal basis for this processing, as the legal provisions regarding hygiene concepts at that time did not require proof of testing.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Real Federación Española de Tenis de Mesa in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
4 April 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€10,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1764
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Real Federación Española de Tenis de Mesa - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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