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FREE TECHNOLOGIES EXCOM, S.L. – €10,000 Fine (Spain, 2026)
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The Spanish Data Protection Authority fined FREE TECHNOLOGIES EXCOM, S.L. EUR 10,000 for sending unencrypted passwords to clients via email. This case highlights the importance of implementing proper security measures to protect personal data. Companies must take steps to ensure that sensitive information is securely communicated.
What happened
FREE TECHNOLOGIES EXCOM, S.L. sent user passwords to clients via unencrypted email.
Who was affected
Clients of FREE TECHNOLOGIES EXCOM, S.L. whose passwords were sent without encryption.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the company failed to implement appropriate security measures for handling personal data, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This fine emphasizes the need for businesses to adopt strong security practices when handling sensitive information. Companies should review their data protection measures to prevent similar violations.
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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
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. FREE TECHNOLOGIES EXCOM, S.L. - Spain (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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