KVIKU SPAIN, S.L. – €8,000 Fine (Spain, 2026)
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KVIKU SPAIN, S.L. was fined €8,000 for asking customers to send a photo of themselves holding their ID card for identity verification. This practice goes against the rule of only collecting necessary data. Businesses should ensure they only ask for information that is essential.
What happened
KVIKU SPAIN, S.L. required customers to send a photo of themselves holding their ID card for identity verification.
Who was affected
Customers of KVIKU SPAIN, S.L. who were asked to provide their ID photos.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA ruled that KVIKU SPAIN, S.L. violated the principle of data minimization by collecting excessive personal data.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of collecting only the necessary data from customers. Companies should review their data collection practices to avoid similar fines.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 8,000 on KVIKU SPAIN, S.L.The controller requires customers to send a photo of themselves holding their ID card when verifying their identities, which violates the principle of data minimisation. The original fine of EUR 10,000 was reduced to EUR 8,000 due to immediate payment by the controller.
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Details
Fine Date
10 January 2026
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€8,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. KVIKU SPAIN, S.L. - Spain (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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