FREE TECHNOLOGIES EXCOM, S.L. – €10,000 Fine (Spain, 2026)
General GDPR enforcement action
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FREE TECHNOLOGIES EXCOM, S.L. received a fine of EUR 10,000 for not securely handling user passwords. They sent new passwords to clients via unencrypted email, which could put user information at risk. This case highlights the importance of using secure methods to protect sensitive information.
What happened
FREE TECHNOLOGIES EXCOM, S.L. sent user passwords via unencrypted email.
Who was affected
Clients of FREE TECHNOLOGIES EXCOM, S.L. whose passwords were communicated insecurely.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that the company failed to implement appropriate security measures for user password communication, violating GDPR Article 32.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes the need for companies to use secure communication methods to protect user data. Small businesses should review their security practices to avoid similar penalties.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 10,000 on FREE TECHNOLOGIES EXCOM, S.L. The controller had reset user passwords and communicated the new passwords to the clients via email. However, the email was not encrypted and did not implement any other appropriate security measures.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for FREE TECHNOLOGIES EXCOM, S.L. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
3 February 2026
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€10,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-3055
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. FREE TECHNOLOGIES EXCOM, S.L. - Spain (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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