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AFIANZA ASESORES S.L. – €145,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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AFIANZA ASESORES S.L. was fined EUR 145,000 after a USB stick containing personal data was stolen. The authority found that the company had not encrypted the USB stick, which led to a data breach. This case highlights the importance of securing sensitive information.
What happened
AFIANZA ASESORES S.L. reported a data breach involving a stolen USB stick with unencrypted personal data.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was stored on the stolen USB stick.
What the authority found
The authority determined that the company failed to implement appropriate security measures to protect personal data, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This case serves as a critical reminder for businesses to encrypt sensitive data and implement strong security measures. Companies must take proactive steps to protect personal information from breaches.
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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
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. AFIANZA ASESORES S.L. - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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