SUMINISTRADOR IBÉRICO DE ENERGÍA, S.L. – €50,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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SUMINISTRADOR IBÉRICO DE ENERGÍA, S.L. was fined €50,000 for signing a contract without getting customer consent. This violation occurred when a customer complained to the Spanish Data Protection Authority. This case highlights the importance of obtaining consent before handling personal data.
What happened
The company concluded a contract without obtaining the customer's consent.
Who was affected
A customer whose consent was not obtained before a contract was signed.
What the authority found
The Spanish Data Protection Authority found that the company violated GDPR by not securing consent from the customer.
Why this matters
This ruling underscores the necessity for businesses to obtain clear consent from customers before processing their data. It serves as a warning for companies to ensure compliance with consent requirements.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 50,000 on SUMINISTRADOR IBÉRICO DE ENERGÍA, S.L.. A customer had filed a complaint with the DPA due to the fact that the controller had concluded a contract without obtaining their consent beforehand.
Related Enforcement Actions (2)
Other enforcement actions involving SUMINISTRADOR IBÉRICO DE ENERGÍA, S.L. in ES
Fine
€50K
Details
Fine Date
27 November 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€50,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2131
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. SUMINISTRADOR IBÉRICO DE ENERGÍA, S.L. - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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