SERVICIOS ESPECIALES, S.A. – €120,000 Fine (Spain, 2025)
General GDPR enforcement action
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SERVICIOS ESPECIALES, S.A. was fined for sharing personal information about employees during an internal investigation. This included names and complaint details sent to many people without proper confidentiality. The fine highlights the importance of protecting personal data in the workplace.
What happened
The company shared a report containing personal details of employees involved in a workplace conflict with unauthorized individuals.
Who was affected
Employees whose personal information was disclosed without their consent during an internal investigation.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that the company violated GDPR's requirement to ensure the confidentiality of personal data.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes that companies must be careful with personal data, even internally. It serves as a reminder for businesses to implement strict data protection measures to avoid similar issues.
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The Spanish DPA imposed a fine on SERVICIOS ESPECIALES, S.A. The case concerned a GDPR breach during an internal workplace conflict investigation: the company shared a report via email that included the full names, roles, and complaint details of the individuals involved, to the Works Committee and 15 additional employees. The DPA found this disclosure violated Article 5 (1) f) GDPR, as it failed to ensure the confidentiality of personal data. The original fine of EUR 200,000 was reduced to EUR 120,000 due to voluntary payment and acknowledgment of responsibility.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for SERVICIOS ESPECIALES, S.A. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
28 March 2025
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€120,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. SERVICIOS ESPECIALES, S.A. - Spain (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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