# Private Individual: Non-compliance with general data processing principles

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Spanish Data Protection Authority (aepd)
- Date: 2020-11-27
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-475
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/46590
- Topics: IP Address, Personal Data, Consent, Processing Agreement, Processing, Supervisory Authorities

## Summary

The Spanish DPA (AEPD) imposed a fine in the amount of EUR 1,200 on a private individual for impersonating a third party on the social networks Tinder and WhatsApp by using images of the third party on their profile. The pictures were used without the consent of the data subject.

## Full text

The Spanish DPA (AEPD) imposed a fine in the amount of EUR 1,200 on a private individual for impersonating a third party on the social networks Tinder and WhatsApp by using images of the third party on their profile. The pictures were used without the consent of the data subject.

GDPR Articles: Art. 5 (1) a) GDPR
Industry: Individuals and Private Associations

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