# Private Individual: Insufficient legal basis for data processing

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Spanish Data Protection Authority (aepd)
- Date: 2021-07-02
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-763
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/46878
- Topics: Personal Data, IP Address, Controllers, Processing Agreement, Data Controller, Processing, Supervisory Authorities

## Summary

The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 1,500 on a private individual. That private individual had published personal data of the data subject on a website without her permission. The data included photos, personal notes and information about the sexual relationship between the controller and the data subject. The DPA finds that the controller processed these data without a valid legal basis and thus violated Art. 6 (1) a) GDPR.

## Full text

The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 1,500 on a private individual. That private individual had published personal data of the data subject on a website without her permission. The data included photos, personal notes and information about the sexual relationship between the controller and the data subject. The DPA finds that the controller processed these data without a valid legal basis and thus violated Art. 6 (1) a) GDPR.

GDPR Articles: Art. 6 (1) a) GDPR
Industry: Individuals and Private Associations

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