# BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A.: Insufficient legal basis for data processing

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Spanish Data Protection Authority (aepd)
- Date: 2025-04-04
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-2567
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/48682
- Topics: Controllers, Processing Agreement, Insurance, Consent, Processing, Supervisory Authorities, Data Controller

## Summary

The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A. A customer of the bank had lodged a complaint with the DPA because the controller had signed a data protection form for them and their spouse without their consent. The original fine of EUR 200,000 was reduced to EUR 120,000 due to voluntary payment and admission of responsibility.

## Full text

The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A. A customer of the bank had lodged a complaint with the DPA because the controller had signed a data protection form for them and their spouse without their consent. The original fine of EUR 200,000 was reduced to EUR 120,000 due to voluntary payment and admission of responsibility.

GDPR Articles: Art. 6 (1) GDPR
Industry: Finance, Insurance and Consulting

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