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Eurocollege Oxford English Institute S.L. – €72,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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Eurocollege Oxford English Institute S.L. was fined EUR 72,000 for asking students for unnecessary personal health information before enrolling. The Spanish data protection authority found that the school had no legal reason to collect this data. This case highlights the importance of only requesting information that is truly needed.
What happened
Eurocollege Oxford English Institute S.L. was fined for requiring students to provide unnecessary personal health information.
Who was affected
Students who were required to submit personal health data before enrolling in courses at Eurocollege.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA ruled that Eurocollege lacked a valid legal basis for processing the requested personal data, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that educational institutions must limit data collection to what is necessary. It serves as a reminder for all companies to review their data collection practices to ensure compliance.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 72,000 on Eurocollege Oxford English Institute S.L. The data subject stated that they had signed a training contract with the affiliated school Centro De Estudios Aeronauticos, S.L. (CEAE). Prior to enrolment, CEAE required the complainant to undergo a medical examination with the presentation of a medical certificate, complete a health declaration with personal health information and present a police clearance certificate. However, during its investigation, the DPA found that the personal information requested by CEAE was neither necessary nor required by law. The controller therefore had no valid legal basis to process the requested data.
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No other enforcement actions found for Eurocollege Oxford English Institute S.L. in ES
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Details
Fine Date
17 November 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€72,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Eurocollege Oxford English Institute S.L. - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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