REAL SOCIEDAD DE FUTBOL S.A.D. – €66,000 Fine (Spain, 2025)
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REAL SOCIEDAD DE FUTBOL was fined after a ransomware attack exposed weaknesses in their data security. This is important because it shows that companies must take strong measures to protect sensitive information. Failing to do so can lead to serious financial penalties.
What happened
REAL SOCIEDAD DE FUTBOL suffered a ransomware attack due to inadequate data security measures.
Who was affected
Fans and customers whose personal data was at risk during the ransomware attack.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA determined that REAL SOCIEDAD DE FUTBOL did not have sufficient technical and organizational measures in place to protect data, violating GDPR's security requirements.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes the importance of robust data security practices for all businesses. Companies should regularly assess their security measures to prevent data breaches.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 66,000 on REAL SOCIEDAD DE FUTBOL S.A.D. The controller suffered a ransomwareattack due to insufficient technical and organisational measures to ensure data security. The original fine of EUR 110,000 was reduced to EUR 66,000 due to immediate payment and admission of responsibility by the controller.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for REAL SOCIEDAD DE FUTBOL S.A.D. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
12 August 2025
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€66,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2848
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. REAL SOCIEDAD DE FUTBOL S.A.D. - Spain (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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