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Corporación radiotelevisión espanola – €60,000 Fine (Spain, 2019)
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The Spanish data protection agency fined Corporación Radiotelevisión Española €60,000 for losing six unencrypted USB sticks with personal data. This incident affected around 11,000 people and highlights the importance of securing personal information. Companies must ensure they protect sensitive data to avoid costly penalties.
What happened
Corporación Radiotelevisión Española reported losing six unencrypted USB sticks containing personal data.
Who was affected
About 11,000 individuals whose personal data was stored on the lost USB sticks.
What the authority found
The agency found that the company failed to adequately secure personal data, leading to the fine.
Why this matters
This case serves as a warning to organizations about the need for strong data security measures. It reinforces that failing to protect personal data can lead to significant financial penalties.
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CORPORACIÓN RADIOTELEVISIÓN ESPAÑOLA and the trade union have reported a security breach to the AEPD after six unencrypted USB sticks containing personal data were lost. The violation affected about 11,000 people, including identification data, employment data, data about criminal convictions and health data.
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No other enforcement actions found for Corporación radiotelevisión espanola in ES
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Details
Fine Date
19 November 2019
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€60,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Corporación radiotelevisión espanola - Spain (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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