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CURENERGÍA COMERCIALIZADOR DE ÚLTIMO RECURSO S.A.U. – €500,000 Fine (Spain, 2025)
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CURENERGÍA COMERCIALIZADOR DE ÚLTIMO RECURSO S.A.U. was fined EUR 500,000 for using a communication tool that didn't follow privacy rules. This led to personal messages being sent to the wrong person. The case highlights the importance of designing tools that protect user privacy from the start.
What happened
CURENERGÍA COMERCIALIZADOR DE ÚLTIMO RECURSO S.A.U. used a communication tool that allowed a third party to receive personal messages intended for another customer.
Who was affected
Customers whose personal data was mistakenly sent to an unaffiliated third party were affected.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA ruled that the company violated the privacy-by-design principle under GDPR by not ensuring its communication tool was secure.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that companies must prioritize user privacy in their tools and processes. It serves as a reminder for businesses to evaluate their communication methods to prevent data breaches.
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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.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for CURENERGÍA COMERCIALIZADOR DE ÚLTIMO RECURSO S.A.U. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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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