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Real Federación Española de Tenis de Mesa – €10,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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The Real Federación Española de Tenis de Mesa was fined for requiring a Covid test from a participant to access an examination. The DPA found that the organization did not have a valid reason for this requirement. This case emphasizes the need for organizations to have proper legal grounds for processing sensitive health information.
What happened
The Spanish DPA fined the Real Federación Española de Tenis de Mesa for requiring a Covid test without a valid legal basis.
Who was affected
A participant in a table tennis coaching examination who was asked to show a Covid test to enter the premises.
What the authority found
The DPA determined that the organization violated Article 9(2) of GDPR by not having a valid legal basis for processing health data.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a reminder for organizations to ensure they have legitimate reasons for processing sensitive health information, especially in the context of public health measures.
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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
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Real Federación Española de Tenis de Mesa - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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