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FEDERACIÓN DE BALONMANO DE CASTILLA LA MANCHA: Insufficient legal basis for data processing

The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 17,000 on FEDERACIÓN DE BALONMANO DE CASTILLA LA MANCHA.

€17,000 Fine
FEDERACIÓN DE BALONMANO DE CASTILLA LA MANCHA
SPAIN
Art. 9 GDPR Art. 13 GDPR

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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 17,000 on FEDERACIÓN DE BALONMANO DE CASTILLA LA MANCHA. Athletes were required to upload the vaccination certificate against COVID with the complete vaccination schedule or a certificate of recovery from the disease or an antigen test with a negative result to the controller's website 48 hours before sports events in order to participate in sports competitions. During its investigation, the DPA found that the controller did not have a valid legal basis for processing this sensitive health data. The DPA also found that the controller had not provided sufficient information about the processing of personal data.

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