PLATAFORMA CABANILLAS SA. – €100,000 Fine (Spain, 2025)
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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
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. PLATAFORMA CABANILLAS SA. - Spain (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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