PLATAFORMA CABANILLAS SA. – €100,000 Fine (Spain, 2025)

€100,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos13 May 2025Spain
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General GDPR enforcement action

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PLATAFORMA CABANILLAS SA was fined for asking job applicants for criminal record certificates before interviews. This is important because it shows that companies must only collect necessary information from potential employees.

What happened

The Spanish DPA fined PLATAFORMA CABANILLAS SA for requesting unnecessary criminal record certificates from job candidates.

Who was affected

Job applicants seeking positions at PLATAFORMA CABANILLAS SA were affected by this practice.

What the authority found

The authority determined that the company violated data protection rules by not following the principle of data minimization.

Why this matters

This case highlights the need for businesses to review their hiring practices and ensure they only collect relevant information. It serves as a reminder that over-collecting data can lead to significant fines.

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The Spanish DPA imposed a fine of EUR 100,000 on PLATAFORMA CABANILLAS SA. The controller is requesting criminal record certificates from potential employees before inviting them to a job interview. This infringes the principle of data minimisation.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for PLATAFORMA CABANILLAS SA. in ES

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

13 May 2025

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€100,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-2732

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