SUMINISTRADOR IBÉRICO DE ENERGÍA, S.L. – €50,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)

€50,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos27 November 2023Spain
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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

Art. 6(1) GDPR
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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.

Details

Fine Date

27 November 2023

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€50,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-2131

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