# SPAIN DPA: Insufficient legal basis for data processing

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Spanish Data Protection Authority (aepd)
- Date: 2021-07-01
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-765
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/46880
- Topics: Controllers, Personal Data, Processing Agreement, Processing, Supervisory Authorities, Data Controller

## Summary

The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 1,000 on a company. The controller had used the personal data of a third party in order to obtain a microcredit. The DPA states that the controller lacked a legal basis for the processing and thus violated Art. 6 (1) GDPR.

## Full text

The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 1,000 on a company. The controller had used the personal data of a third party in order to obtain a microcredit. The DPA states that the controller lacked a legal basis for the processing and thus violated Art. 6 (1) GDPR.

GDPR Articles: Art. 6 (1) GDPR
Industry: Not assigned

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