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Homeowners' association – €1,600 Fine (Spain, 2024)
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A homeowners' association was fined for sharing a person's photo with personal information in a WhatsApp group. This action violated privacy rules and shows the importance of protecting personal data in group communications. Organizations must be careful about how they share information.
What happened
The homeowners' association published a photo containing personal data unredacted in a WhatsApp group chat.
Who was affected
The individual whose photo and personal information were shared without consent.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA ruled that the homeowners' association violated GDPR Articles 5(1)(f) and 32 by not protecting personal data.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a warning that sharing personal information in group chats can lead to fines. Organizations should train staff on data privacy to avoid similar mistakes.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on a homeowners' association. A person had filed a complaint with the DPA due to the fact that the data controller had published a picture with their personal data unredacted in a WhatsApp group chat. The original fine of EUR 2,000 was reduced to EUR 1,600 due to voluntary payment.
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Other enforcement actions involving Homeowners' association in ES
Fine
€2K
Details
Fine Date
9 May 2024
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,600
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Homeowners' association - Spain (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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