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ULPIA TRAJANA ALAMEDA S.L. – €1,500 Fine (Spain, 2025)

€1,500Agencia Española de Protección de Datos24 April 2025Spain
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A Spanish company, ULPIA TRAJANA ALAMEDA S.L., was fined €1,500 for processing unnecessary data during bookings. The authority found that the company also used biometric data without a valid legal basis. This case highlights the need for businesses to only collect data that is essential for their operations.

What happened

The Spanish DPA fined ULPIA TRAJANA ALAMEDA S.L. €1,500 for processing unnecessary data and biometric data without a legal basis.

Who was affected

Customers who provided data during the booking process were affected by the company's practices.

What the authority found

The authority ruled that the company violated GDPR's data minimization principle and lacked a sufficient legal basis for processing biometric data.

Why this matters

This case emphasizes the importance of data minimization and proper legal grounds for processing sensitive information. Companies should review their data collection practices to avoid similar penalties.

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Art. 9 GDPR
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The Spanish DPA imposed a fine on ULPIA TRAJANA ALAMEDA S.L. During the booking process, the controller processed data that was unnecessary for the purpose, infringing on the principle of data minimization. The data processed also included biometric data (Art. 9 GDPR) for which the controller lacked a sufficient legal basis. The original fine of EUR 2,500 was reduced to EUR 1,500 due to immediate payment and admission of responsibility by the controller.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for ULPIA TRAJANA ALAMEDA S.L. in ES

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

Details

Fine Date

24 April 2025

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€1,500

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