WORLD 2 MEET, S.L. – €42,000 Fine (Spain, 2025)
General GDPR enforcement action
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WORLD 2 MEET, S.L. was fined EUR 42,000 for requiring guests to provide unnecessary personal information, like a copy of their ID, for registration. This matters because it shows that companies must only collect data that is necessary for their services. Small businesses should minimize the data they ask for to comply with privacy laws.
What happened
The Spanish DPA fined WORLD 2 MEET, S.L. for asking guests for more personal information than needed for registration.
Who was affected
Guests of WORLD 2 MEET, S.L. who were required to provide copies of their identity documents.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the company violated GDPR by collecting excessive personal data.
Why this matters
This case underscores the importance of data minimization in business practices. Companies should evaluate their data collection processes to ensure they only ask for what is necessary.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 42,000 on WORLD 2 MEET, S.L. The controller requires its guests to provide a copy of their identity card or passport for registration purposes, even though providing only the necessary data would suffice. 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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Details
Fine Date
14 August 2025
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€42,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2849
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. WORLD 2 MEET, S.L. - Spain (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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