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FUNDACIÓ PRIVADA UNIVERSITARIA EADA – €1,200 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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FUNDACIÓ PRIVADA UNIVERSITARIA EADA in Spain was fined €1,200 for using a participant's photo from a training event without their consent. The individual complained about this misuse of their image. This case highlights the importance of obtaining consent before using personal images for promotional purposes.
What happened
The educational institution used a participant's photo for promotional purposes without obtaining consent.
Who was affected
The individual whose image was used without permission.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA imposed a fine after determining that the institution violated GDPR by not securing consent for the use of personal images.
Why this matters
This ruling reinforces the necessity for organizations to seek consent before using personal images, which is crucial for maintaining trust and compliance with data protection laws.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on FUNDACIÓ PRIVADA UNIVERSITARIA EADA. An individual who had participated in a training event filed a complaint against the educational institution. The controller had used pictures of the training event, which showed the data subject, for promotional purposes without their consent. The original fine of EUR 2,000 was reduced to EUR 1,200 due to voluntary payment and admission of responsibility.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for FUNDACIÓ PRIVADA UNIVERSITARIA EADA in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
5 May 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,200
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1809
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. FUNDACIÓ PRIVADA UNIVERSITARIA EADA - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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