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MAD COOL FESTIVAL S.L. – €3,500 Fine (Spain, 2025)
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MAD COOL FESTIVAL S.L. was fined for a data breach caused by inadequate security measures. The company did not have enough protections in place to safeguard personal data. This case highlights the importance of strong security practices to protect user information.
What happened
MAD COOL FESTIVAL S.L. experienced a data breach due to insufficient technical and organizational measures.
Who was affected
Attendees of MAD COOL FESTIVAL whose personal data was compromised in the breach.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that the company violated GDPR by failing to implement adequate security measures.
Why this matters
This ruling underscores the necessity for businesses to prioritize data security to prevent breaches and protect user information.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 3,500 on MAD COOL FESTIVAL S.L. The controller suffered a data breach due to insufficient technical and organizational measures. The total fine consists of a fine of EUR 2,000 for infringing on Art. 5(1)(f) GDPR, and EUR 1,500 for the violation of Art. 32 GDPR. The total sum can be reduced by 20% (resulting in a fine of EUR 2,800) with timely payment.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for MAD COOL FESTIVAL S.L. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
30 March 2025
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€3,500
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. MAD COOL FESTIVAL S.L. - Spain (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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