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Private individual – €1,500 Fine (Spain, 2022)

€1,500

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

20 May 2022

Spain

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A private individual was fined for not following data processing principles. The Spanish Data Protection Agency imposed a fine of €1,500 for this non-compliance. This case serves as a warning that everyone must adhere to data protection rules.

What happened

A private individual was fined for failing to comply with general data processing principles.

Who was affected

The individual whose data processing practices were found to be non-compliant.

What the authority found

The Spanish Data Protection Agency imposed a fine for not adhering to established data processing principles.

Why this matters

This ruling highlights that individuals, not just companies, can be held accountable for data protection violations. It underscores the importance of understanding and following data processing rules.

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Art. 5(1)(c) GDPR

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Non-compliance with general data processing principles

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Insufficient legal basis for data processing

Current

May 2022

Fine

€2K

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Details

Fine Date

20 May 2022

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€1,500

Enforcement Tracker ID

1183

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