AFIANZA ASESORES S.L. – €145,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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Spain fined AFIANZA ASESORES S.L. EUR 145,000 after a USB stick with personal data was stolen from an unencrypted backpack. The company didn't use proper security measures to protect this sensitive information. This case shows the risk of not securing portable data storage devices.
What happened
AFIANZA ASESORES S.L. had a data breach when a USB stick with personal data was stolen and not encrypted.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data, including court-related information, was stored on the stolen USB stick.
What the authority found
The Spanish authority found that the company failed to implement necessary security measures, violating GDPR's data protection rules.
Why this matters
This fine highlights the importance of encrypting portable data storage devices to prevent data breaches. Companies should ensure all personal data is adequately protected, especially when stored on portable devices.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 145,000 on AFIANZA ASESORES S.L.. The controller had reported a data breach to the DPA, stating that a backpack containing a USB stick with personal data (including data relating to court proceedings) had been stolen. During its investigation, the DPA found that the USB stick was not encrypted and that the controller had failed to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for AFIANZA ASESORES S.L. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
16 March 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€145,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2426
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. AFIANZA ASESORES S.L. - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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