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UNIQLO EUROPE, LTD, SUCURSAL EN ESPAÑA – €270,000 Fine (Spain, 2024)
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UNIQLO EUROPE, LTD, SUCURSAL EN ESPAÑA was fined for sharing a document that included personal payslips of 446 employees without proper protection. This incident highlights the importance of safeguarding personal data to prevent unauthorized access. The fine of EUR 270,000 serves as a reminder for companies to implement better data security measures.
What happened
UNIQLO EUROPE shared a document containing the personal payslips of 446 employees without adequate security measures.
Who was affected
Employees whose personal data, including names and bank account numbers, were exposed in the document.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that UNIQLO failed to implement appropriate measures to protect personal data, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the need for companies to prioritize data security and implement effective measures to protect personal information. It serves as a warning that companies can be held accountable for data breaches.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on UNIQLO EUROPE, LTD, SUCURSAL EN ESPAÑA. An individual who provided services to the controller filed a complaint with the DPA due to the fact that, after requesting their payslip, they received a document containing their payslip and those of 446 employees. The document revealed data such as name, surname and bank account number of the data subjects. During its investigation, the DPA found that the controller failed to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data in order to prevent such an incident. The original fine of EUR 450,000 was reduced to EUR 270,000 due to immediate payment and admission of responsibility.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for UNIQLO EUROPE, LTD, SUCURSAL EN ESPAÑA in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
12 August 2024
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€270,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2431
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. UNIQLO EUROPE, LTD, SUCURSAL EN ESPAÑA - Spain (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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