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PELAYO, MUTUA DE SEGUROS Y REASEGUROS A PRIMA FIJA – €42,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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PELAYO was fined EUR 42,000 for mistakenly sharing personal data with unauthorized third parties. The Spanish data protection authority found that the company lacked adequate measures to protect personal information. This ruling stresses the need for businesses to implement strong data security practices.
What happened
PELAYO disclosed personal data to unauthorized third parties due to an internal error.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was improperly shared with third parties.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that PELAYO failed to implement sufficient technical and organizational measures to protect personal data.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder for companies to prioritize data security and compliance with regulations. It shows that inadequate protections can lead to significant financial consequences.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on PELAYO, MUTUA DE SEGUROS Y REASEGUROS A PRIMA FIJA. An individual had filed a complaint with the DPA because the controller had disclosed their personal data to unauthorized third parties due to an internal error. The DPA found that the controller had failed to implement adequate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data. The original fine of EUR 70,000 was reduced to EUR 42,000 due to voluntary payment and admission of guilt.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for PELAYO, MUTUA DE SEGUROS Y REASEGUROS A PRIMA FIJA in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
1 June 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€42,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. PELAYO, MUTUA DE SEGUROS Y REASEGUROS A PRIMA FIJA - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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