# SOLAR PROGRESS, S.L.: Non-compliance with general data processing principles

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Spanish Data Protection Authority (aepd)
- Date: 2023-12-07
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-2198
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/48313
- Topics: IP Address, Controllers, Personal Data, Employees, Processing Agreement, Processing, Supervisory Authorities, Data Controller

## Summary

The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on SOLAR PROGRESS, S.L.. The controller had published a screenshot with an email from a former employee who had a professional question in a WhatsApp group without deleting the personal details of the data subject. The original fine of EUR 5,000 was reduced to EUR 3,200 due to voluntary payment and admission of responsibility.

## Full text

The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on SOLAR PROGRESS, S.L.. The controller had published a screenshot with an email from a former employee who had a professional question in a WhatsApp group without deleting the personal details of the data subject. The original fine of EUR 5,000 was reduced to EUR 3,200 due to voluntary payment and admission of responsibility.

GDPR Articles: Art. 5 (1) f) GDPR
Industry: Employment

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