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Professional Football League (LaLiga) – €250,000 Fine (Spain, 2019)
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LaLiga, the Spanish football league, was fined for using an app that accessed users' microphones without proper consent. The app aimed to detect illegal screenings of football matches but failed to inform users adequately about this practice. This ruling serves as a warning for companies about the importance of transparency and consent in app functionalities.
What happened
LaLiga's app accessed users' microphones every minute without proper user consent.
Who was affected
Users of the LaLiga app whose microphones were accessed without adequate information.
What the authority found
The authority determined that LaLiga did not meet GDPR requirements for informing users about the app's microphone access.
Why this matters
This case stresses the necessity for clear communication and consent when using technology that accesses personal data. Companies should ensure their apps comply with privacy regulations.
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The national Football League (LaLiga) was fined for offering an app which once per minute accessed the microphone of users' mobile phones in order to detect pubs screening football matches without paying a fee. In the opinion of the AEPD LaLiga did not adequately inform the users of the app about this practice. Furthermore, the app did not meet the requirements for withdrawal of consent.
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No other enforcement actions found for Professional Football League (LaLiga) in ES
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Details
Fine Date
11 June 2019
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€250,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-47
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Professional Football League (LaLiga) - Spain (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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