SOLAR PROGRESS, S.L. – €3,200 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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SOLAR PROGRESS, S.L. was fined for sharing a screenshot of a former employee's email in a WhatsApp group without removing personal details. This matters because it shows the importance of protecting personal information, even in informal settings. Companies need to be careful about how they handle private data.
What happened
SOLAR PROGRESS, S.L. published a screenshot containing personal details of a former employee in a WhatsApp group.
Who was affected
The former employee whose email was shared without consent was affected.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that SOLAR PROGRESS, S.L. violated data protection rules by not adequately protecting personal information.
Why this matters
This case highlights that companies can face penalties for mishandling personal data, even if it seems minor. Businesses should review their practices to ensure they are safeguarding personal information.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on SOLAR PROGRESS, S.L.. The controller had published a screenshot with an email from a former employee who had a professional question in a WhatsApp group without deleting the personal details of the data subject. The original fine of EUR 5,000 was reduced to EUR 3,200 due to voluntary payment and admission of responsibility.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for SOLAR PROGRESS, S.L. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
7 December 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€3,200
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. SOLAR PROGRESS, S.L. - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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