SANITAS, S.A. DE SEGUROS – €160,000 Fine (Spain, 2024)
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The Spanish data protection authority fined SANITAS, a health insurance company, for signing a contract without getting a customer's consent. The fine was reduced after the company voluntarily paid part of it. This case highlights the importance of obtaining consent before processing personal data.
What happened
SANITAS signed a contract with a customer without obtaining their consent, leading to a complaint and subsequent fine.
Who was affected
The customer who complained about the lack of consent for their contract with SANITAS.
What the authority found
The authority found that SANITAS violated data protection rules by failing to obtain the necessary consent from the customer.
Why this matters
This fine serves as a warning to companies that they must always get consent before processing personal data, reinforcing the need for clear consent practices.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on SANITAS, S.A. DE SEGUROS. A customer had filed a complaint with the DPA due to the fact that the controller had concluded a contract without obtaining their consent. The original fine of EUR 200,000 was reduced to EUR 160,000 due to voluntary payment.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for SANITAS, S.A. DE SEGUROS in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
6 February 2024
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€160,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. SANITAS, S.A. DE SEGUROS - Spain (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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