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IBERCAJA BANCO, S.A. – €42,000 Fine (Spain, 2025)
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IBERCAJA BANCO was fined for sending more personal data than necessary during a bank transfer. The fine was reduced after the bank took responsibility and paid quickly. This incident underscores the importance of data minimization in financial transactions.
What happened
IBERCAJA BANCO transmitted excessive personal data during a payment process.
Who was affected
Customers whose personal data was unnecessarily shared during bank transactions.
What the authority found
The Spanish Data Protection Authority fined the bank for not adhering to data minimization principles under GDPR.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a reminder for financial institutions to limit data sharing to only what is necessary. Companies must prioritize data protection to avoid penalties.
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The Spanish DPA imposed a fine of EUR 42,000 on IBERCAJA BANCO, S.A. During a bank transfer, the controller transmitted more data then necessary to the recipient of the payment. The original fine of EUR 70,000 was reduced to EUR 42,000 due to immediate payment and admission of responsibility by the controller.
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Other enforcement actions involving IBERCAJA BANCO, S.A. in ES
Details
Fine Date
20 June 2025
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€42,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. IBERCAJA BANCO, S.A. - Spain (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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