Enforcement
EN LÍNEA DIRECTA ASEGURADORA, S.A.: Insufficient legal basis for data processing
€300,000 fine - Spanish Data Protection Authority (aepd)
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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.
GDPR Articles: Art. 6 (1) GDPR, Art. 28 GDPR
Industry: Finance, Insurance and Consulting