Sociedad Vascongada de Publicaciones, S.A. – €90,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Sociedad Vascongada de Publicaciones, S.A. was fined €90,000 for publishing a video that included personal data of victims of gender-based violence. This ruling is significant because it highlights the importance of protecting sensitive information. Companies should be careful about sharing personal data, even in news reporting.
What happened
Sociedad Vascongada published a video containing personal details of 56 women identified as victims of violence.
Who was affected
The victims of gender-based violence whose personal data was published were affected.
What the authority found
The Spanish authority ruled that the company violated data minimization principles by publishing unnecessary personal information.
Why this matters
This case sets a precedent for how sensitive data should be handled in media. It reminds businesses to consider privacy rights when sharing information.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on Sociedad Vascongada de Publicaciones, S.A.. The controller had published a video on its news site that included an Excel spreadsheet with personal data (first and last names) of 56 women who were identified as victims of gender-based violence. During its investigation, the DPA determined that the rape victim's right to privacy outweighed the controller's freedom of information. For this reason, the DPA found that the controller violated the principle of data minimization. The original fine of EUR 150,000 was reduced to EUR 90,000 due to voluntary payment and admission of responsibility.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Sociedad Vascongada de Publicaciones, S.A. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
22 June 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€90,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1918
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Sociedad Vascongada de Publicaciones, S.A. - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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