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SANTANDER CONSUMER FINANCE, S.A. – €50,000 Fine (Spain, 2024)
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Santander Consumer Finance, S.A. was fined EUR 50,000 by Spain's data protection authority for sending advertising to a person who had requested their data only be used for managing their credit card. This case highlights the importance of respecting user consent in data processing. Businesses must ensure they follow user requests to avoid penalties.
What happened
Santander Consumer Finance, S.A. sent advertising to a person despite their request to limit data use to credit card management.
Who was affected
A person who had informed Santander Consumer Finance that their personal data should only be used for managing their credit card.
What the authority found
The authority found that Santander Consumer Finance violated GDPR by not adhering to the user's request regarding their personal data.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that companies must strictly follow user consent requests. Businesses should review their data handling practices to prevent similar violations.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 50,000 on SANTANDER CONSUMER FINANCE, S.A.. The fine followed a complaint from an individual who received advertising from the company, despite having previously informed them that their personal data should only be used for managing their credit card. The controller stated that this incident had occurred due to an employee error.
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Other enforcement actions involving SANTANDER CONSUMER FINANCE, S.A. in ES
Details
Fine Date
22 August 2024
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€50,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. SANTANDER CONSUMER FINANCE, S.A. - Spain (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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