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CAIXABANK, S.A – €1,200,000 Fine (Spain, 2024)
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CAIXABANK, S.A. was fined €1,200,000 after a complaint revealed that they required consent for data transfer without giving users a choice to refuse. This ruling emphasizes the importance of clear consent practices in handling personal data.
What happened
CAIXABANK, S.A. required users to consent to data transfer to the General Treasury of Social Security without an option to refuse.
Who was affected
Individuals who filled out the form with personal data were affected.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA ruled that CAIXABANK, S.A. violated GDPR by not providing a valid legal basis for processing personal data.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the need for companies to ensure that consent mechanisms are clear and allow users to make informed choices about their data.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on CAIXABANK, S.A. A person filed a complaint with the DPA because they were asked to fill out a form with personal data. A clause on the form included consent for the data to be transferred to the General Treasury of Social Security, without the option to refuse consent. The original fine of EUR 2,000,000 was reduced to EUR 1,200,000 due to immediate payment and acknowledgement of responsibility.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for CAIXABANK, S.A in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
12 April 2024
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,200,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2295
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. CAIXABANK, S.A - Spain (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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