CTC EXTERNALIZACIÓN, S.L – €365,000 Fine (Spain, 2024)
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CTC EXTERNALIZACIÓN, S.L. was fined EUR 365,000 for not informing employees that their fingerprints would be stored in a staff portal. This matters because companies must clearly communicate how personal data will be used and ensure proper security measures are in place.
What happened
CTC EXTERNALIZACIÓN, S.L. requested fingerprints from employees for a time and attendance system without properly informing them about data storage.
Who was affected
Employees whose fingerprints were collected and stored by CTC EXTERNALIZACIÓN, S.L.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that CTC EXTERNALIZACIÓN, S.L. failed to inform employees about the storage of their fingerprints and did not demonstrate adequate security measures.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of transparency in data collection and security for companies. Businesses should ensure they communicate clearly about data usage and have strong security practices.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 365,000 on CTC EXTERNALIZACIÓN, S.L.. An employee had filed a complaint with the DPA due to the fact that the controller had requested fingerprints of employees in order to implement a new time and attendance system. However, it was not communicated that the fingerprints would also be stored in the staff portal. For this reason, the DPA found that the controller had violated its duty to inform. The DPA also found that the controller was unable to demonstrate sufficient security measures for the processing of fingerprints. Finally, the DPA found that the controller had failed to carry out a required data protection impact assessment.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for CTC EXTERNALIZACIÓN, S.L in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
12 February 2024
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€365,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2267
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. CTC EXTERNALIZACIÓN, S.L - Spain (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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