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EXCEL HOTELS & RESORTS, S.A. – €32,000 Fine (Spain, 2025)
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EXCEL HOTELS & RESORTS, S.A. was fined for leaving personal data documents accessible to unauthorized people. This matters because it shows that companies must protect sensitive information to avoid breaches. Failing to do so can lead to significant fines.
What happened
The Spanish DPA fined EXCEL HOTELS & RESORTS, S.A. for allowing guards to leave documents with personal data unattended.
Who was affected
Guests and employees whose personal data was left exposed were affected by this incident.
What the authority found
The authority found that the company did not take adequate measures to secure personal data, violating GDPR's data protection principles.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a warning that companies must implement strong data security measures. Failing to protect personal information can result in hefty fines and damage to reputation.
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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
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. EXCEL HOTELS & RESORTS, S.A. - Spain (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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