# Private individual: Insufficient legal basis for data processing

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Spanish Data Protection Authority (aepd)
- Date: 2022-10-31
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-1476
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/47591
- Topics: Processing Agreement, Processing, Supervisory Authorities

## Summary

The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 2,000 on a member of a staff council. The individual had sent minutes of staff council meetings to unauthorized third parties that were not members of the staff council. During its investigation, the DPA found that the individual did not have an effective legal basis for sending the emails.

## Full text

The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 2,000 on a member of a staff council. The individual had sent minutes of staff council meetings to unauthorized third parties that were not members of the staff council. During its investigation, the DPA found that the individual did not have an effective legal basis for sending the emails.

GDPR Articles: Art. 6 GDPR
Industry: Individuals and Private Associations

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