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

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Spanish Data Protection Authority (aepd)
- Date: 2023-03-16
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-1689
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/47804
- Topics: Personal Data, IP Address, Controllers, Processing Agreement, Processing, Data Controller, Supervisory Authorities

## Summary

The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 5,000 on a private individual. The controller sent an e-mail with personal data to several recipients in an open distribution list. This made it possible for the recipients to view the e-mail addresses of all other recipients.

## Full text

The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 5,000 on a private individual. The controller sent an e-mail with personal data to several recipients in an open distribution list. This made it possible for the recipients to view the e-mail addresses of all other recipients.

GDPR Articles: Art. 5 (1) f) GDPR, Art. 32 (1) GDPR
Industry: Individuals and Private Associations

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