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BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A – €56,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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Spain's data protection authority fined Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria for sharing a person's personal data with their spouse without consent. This case is significant because it shows that companies must protect personal data and respect individuals' privacy rights. The fine was reduced due to the bank's voluntary payment.
What happened
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria disclosed a person's personal data to their spouse without obtaining consent.
Who was affected
An individual whose personal data was shared without their consent.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that the bank violated GDPR by not ensuring proper consent before sharing personal data.
Why this matters
This case serves as a warning to financial institutions about the importance of safeguarding personal data and obtaining consent before sharing information. Companies should review their data sharing policies to avoid similar violations.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A.. An individual had filed a complaint with the DPA because the controller had disclosed their personal data to their spouse without their consent. The original fine of EUR 70,000 was reduced to EUR 56,000 due to the voluntary payment.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A in ES
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Details
Fine Date
19 January 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€56,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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