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ENDESA ENERGÍA, S.A.U. – €6,100,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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ENDESA ENERGÍA, S.A.U. faced a massive fine of EUR 6.1 million due to a security breach that compromised personal data of millions. This incident highlights the critical need for companies to protect sensitive information and respond promptly to security incidents. Businesses should strengthen their security measures to prevent similar breaches.
What happened
ENDESA ENERGÍA, S.A.U. experienced a security breach that led to unauthorized access to personal data, including names and bank account numbers.
Who was affected
Millions of individuals whose personal data was compromised in the security breach.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that ENDESA ENERGÍA, S.A.U. failed to implement adequate security measures and did not inform the DPA or affected individuals in a timely manner, violating GDPR.
Why this matters
This case sets a precedent for the importance of data security and timely reporting of breaches. Companies must prioritize data protection to avoid severe penalties.
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The Spanish DPA has fined ENDESA ENERGÍA, S.A.U. EUR 6,1 million due to a security breach resulting in unauthorized access to its systems. The controller had informed the DPA that certain Facebook ads had been placed offering the sale of login credentials for the Endesa platform, resulting in the compromise of data such as names, first names, ID numbers, telephone numbers, email addresses, postal addresses, bank account numbers, of millions of individuals. The DPA found that the controller had failed to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data in order to prevent such incidents. In addition, the controller failed to inform the DPA and the data subjects of the security incident in a timely manner. Finally, the DPA found that the controller did not implement adequate safeguards for the transfer of personal data to countries not covered by an adequacy decision of the EU Commission.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for ENDESA ENERGÍA, S.A.U. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
25 October 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€6,100,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2220
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. ENDESA ENERGÍA, S.A.U. - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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