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SPAIN DPA: Insufficient legal basis for data processing

The Spanish DPA (AEPD) imposed a fine of EUR 9,000 on a website operator.

€9,000 Fine
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SPAIN
Art. 6 GDPR Art. 13 GDPR

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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) imposed a fine of EUR 9,000 on a website operator. The controller had published photos of the data subject on its website without the consent of the data subject. Also, the website in question did not contain a privacy statement. The fine is composed as follows: EUR 5,000 for a violation of Art. 6 GDPR and EUR 4,000 for a violation of Art. 13 GDPR.

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