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Attorney – €1,200 Fine (Spain, 2025)
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An attorney was fined for processing a person's data without a valid legal reason. The fine was reduced after the attorney admitted responsibility and paid promptly. This case serves as a reminder that legal professionals must adhere to data protection rules just like any other business.
What happened
The attorney processed personal data of a data subject without sufficient legal grounds.
Who was affected
The data subject whose personal data was processed without proper justification.
What the authority found
The authority imposed a fine on the attorney for not having a valid legal basis for processing personal data.
Why this matters
This case highlights that all professionals, including attorneys, must comply with data protection laws. It serves as a reminder for legal practitioners to ensure they have proper justification for handling personal data.
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The Spanish DPA imposed a fine on an attorney. The controller processed data of a data subject without sufficient legal basis. The original fine of EUR 2,000 was reduced to EUR 1,200 due to immediate payment and admission of responsibility by the controller.
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Details
Fine Date
22 May 2025
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,200
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2624
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Attorney - Spain (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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