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ROCA & ASOCIADOS ABOGADOS Y ECONOMISTAS, S.L.P. – €5,000 Fine (Spain, 2024)

€5,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos4 October 2024Spain
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A law firm in Spain was fined for publishing employee names and photos on its website without proper legal backing. This case highlights the importance of having a valid reason for sharing personal information. Businesses must ensure they comply with data protection laws to avoid penalties.

What happened

The Spanish DPA fined ROCA & ASOCIADOS ABOGADOS Y ECONOMISTAS, S.L.P. for publishing employee details without sufficient legal basis.

Who was affected

Employees of the law firm whose names and photos were published online.

What the authority found

The authority found that the law firm did not have a valid legal basis for processing the personal data of its employees.

Why this matters

This case serves as a reminder for businesses to review their data sharing practices and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.

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Art. 6(1) GDPR
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 5,000 on ROCA & ASOCIADOS ABOGADOS Y ECONOMISTAS, S.L.P. The controller, a law firm, published the names and photos of its employees on its website without a sufficient legal basis.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for ROCA & ASOCIADOS ABOGADOS Y ECONOMISTAS, S.L.P. in ES

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

4 October 2024

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€5,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-2597

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