CAJA RURAL DE EXTREMADURA S.C.C. – €88,000 Fine (Spain, 2025)
General GDPR enforcement action
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CAJA RURAL DE EXTREMADURA S.C.C. was fined for a cyber attack that exposed customer data. The company didn't have the proper security measures in place to protect this information. This case highlights the importance of strong security practices to prevent data breaches.
What happened
CAJA RURAL DE EXTREMADURA S.C.C. suffered a cyber attack that allowed hackers to access customer data due to poor security measures.
Who was affected
Customers whose personal data was accessed during the cyber attack were affected.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA ruled that the company failed to implement necessary security measures, violating GDPR's requirement for data protection.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that companies must prioritize data security to protect customer information. It serves as a warning to other businesses about the consequences of inadequate security practices.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on CAJA RURAL DE EXTREMADURA S.C.C.. The controller had suffered a cyber attack in which the attackers were able to access customer data due to a security vulnerability in its systems. The DPA found that the company had failed to implement the necessary security measures that could have prevented such an incident. The original fine of EUR 110,000 was reduced to EUR 88,000 due to voluntary payment.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for CAJA RURAL DE EXTREMADURA S.C.C. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
17 January 2025
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€88,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2539
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. CAJA RURAL DE EXTREMADURA S.C.C. - Spain (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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