# Private individual: Insufficient legal basis for data processing

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Spanish Data Protection Authority (aepd)
- Date: 2023-07-26
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-1972
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/48087
- Topics: Consent, Processing, Processing Agreement, Supervisory Authorities, Law Enforcement

## Summary

The Spanish DPA has fined a private individual. An individual had filed a complaint with the DPA because another individual had written reviews on the internet using a photo of them and their name without their consent. The original fine of EUR 1,000 was reduced to EUR 600 due to voluntary payment and admission of responsibility.

## Full text

The Spanish DPA has fined a private individual. An individual had filed a complaint with the DPA because another individual had written reviews on the internet using a photo of them and their name without their consent. The original fine of EUR 1,000 was reduced to EUR 600 due to voluntary payment and admission of responsibility.

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

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