EXCEL HOTELS & RESORTS, S.A. – €32,000 Fine (Spain, 2025)

€32,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos20 December 2025Spain
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EXCEL HOTELS & RESORTS, S.A. was fined EUR 32,000 for leaving documents with personal data accessible to third parties. Guards at the hotel left sensitive information in their post, which could be seen by anyone. This case emphasizes the need for businesses to secure personal data properly.

What happened

EXCEL HOTELS & RESORTS, S.A. allowed personal data to be accessible to third parties by leaving documents unattended.

Who was affected

Guests and staff whose personal data was left exposed by the hotel's security measures.

What the authority found

The Spanish DPA found that EXCEL HOTELS & RESORTS, S.A. violated GDPR rules by failing to protect personal data adequately.

Why this matters

This ruling highlights the importance of proper data security measures in businesses. It serves as a warning that companies must ensure sensitive information is protected from unauthorized access.

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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 32,000 on EXCEL HOTELS & RESORTS, S.A. The controller used guards to control access to its facility. The guards regularly left documents containing personal data in their post, making them accessible to third parties. The original fine of EUR 40,000 was reduced to EUR 32,000 due to immediate payment.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for EXCEL HOTELS & RESORTS, S.A. in ES

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

Details

Fine Date

20 December 2025

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€32,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-2988

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