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SOLAR PROGRESS, S.L. – €3,200 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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SOLAR PROGRESS, S.L. was fined EUR 3,200 for sharing a screenshot of a former employee's email in a group chat without removing personal details. This incident shows the need for careful handling of personal information, even in informal settings. Businesses should train employees on privacy practices to avoid similar issues.
What happened
SOLAR PROGRESS, S.L. published a screenshot containing a former employee's personal details in a WhatsApp group.
Who was affected
A former employee whose personal information was shared without consent.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that SOLAR PROGRESS, S.L. violated GDPR by failing to protect personal data when sharing it in a group chat.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of safeguarding personal data in all communications. Companies should implement strict guidelines for sharing information to prevent privacy breaches.
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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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