CENTROS COMERCIALES CARREFOUR, S.A. – €3,200,000 Fine (Spain, 2025)
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Carrefour faced a EUR 3,200,000 fine after a cyberattack leaked personal data due to poor security measures. The company failed to protect customer information and didn't notify affected individuals properly. This case highlights the importance of strong data security practices for businesses.
What happened
Carrefour suffered a cyberattack that led to the leak of personal data due to inadequate security measures.
Who was affected
Customers whose personal data was leaked during the cyberattack.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority found that Carrefour did not implement sufficient security measures, violating GDPR's requirements for data protection.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that companies must prioritize data security to protect customer information. It serves as a warning for businesses to strengthen their security protocols to avoid similar penalties.
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The Spanish DPA imposed a fine of EUR 3,200,000 on CENTROS COMERCIALES CARREFOUR, S.A. The controller suffered a cyberattack, resulting in the leak of a large amount of personal data. The controller failed to implement sufficient technical and organizational measures to ensure data security. Additionally, the notification of the data subjects in regards to the data breach was insufficient.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for CENTROS COMERCIALES CARREFOUR, S.A. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
14 March 2025
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€3,200,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2655
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. CENTROS COMERCIALES CARREFOUR, S.A. - Spain (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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