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LÍNEA DIRECTA ASEGURADORA, S.A.: Insufficient legal basis for data processing
The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 300,000 on LÍNEA DIRECTA ASEGURADORA, S.A..
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 300,000 on LÍNEA DIRECTA ASEGURADORA, S.A.. A data subject had filed a complaint with the DPA stating that they had inquired about a car insurance quote with Línea Directa and were subsequently contacted by one of Línea Directa's processors. Without their consent, the processor had accessed their driving license points via the website of a traffic authority.
Industry: Finance, Insurance and Consulting
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