CURENERGÍA COMERCIALIZADOR DE ÚLTIMO RECURSO S.A.U. – €500,000 Fine (Spain, 2025)
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CURENERGÍA COMERCIALIZADOR DE ÚLTIMO RECURSO in Spain was fined EUR 500,000 for using a communication tool that didn't follow privacy rules. This is significant because it shows that companies must design their tools with privacy in mind. Failing to do so can lead to serious financial consequences.
What happened
CURENERGÍA COMERCIALIZADOR DE ÚLTIMO RECURSO used a communication tool that was not designed according to privacy-by-design principles.
Who was affected
CURENERGÍA COMERCIALIZADOR DE ÚLTIMO RECURSO, a utility company in Spain.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority imposed a fine because the company violated privacy-by-design principles, resulting in personal data being sent to the wrong party.
Why this matters
This case underscores the importance of incorporating privacy considerations into product design. Companies should prioritize privacy-by-design to avoid costly penalties and protect user data.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 500,000 on CURENERGÍA COMERCIALIZADOR DE ÚLTIMO RECURSO S.A.U. The controller used a communication tool that was not designed in accordance with the privacy-by-design principle. This resulted in an unaffiliated third party receiving messages containing personal data intended for another customer.
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Details
Fine Date
22 December 2025
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€500,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2990
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. CURENERGÍA COMERCIALIZADOR DE ÚLTIMO RECURSO S.A.U. - Spain (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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