# MAD COOL FESTIVAL S.L.: Insufficient technical and organisational measures to ensure information security

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Spanish Data Protection Authority (aepd)
- Date: 2025-03-30
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-2618
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/48733
- Topics: Data Breaches, Security, Processing Agreement, Controllers, Privacy by Design & Default, Supervisory Authorities, Data Controller

## Summary

The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 3,500 on MAD COOL FESTIVAL S.L. The controller suffered a data breach due to insufficient technical and organizational measures. The total fine consists of a fine of EUR 2,000 for infringing on Art. 5(1)(f) GDPR, and EUR 1,500 for the violation of Art. 32 GDPR. The total sum can be reduced by 20% (resulting in a fine of EUR 2,800) with timely payment.

## Full text

The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 3,500 on MAD COOL FESTIVAL S.L. The controller suffered a data breach due to insufficient technical and organizational measures. The total fine consists of a fine of EUR 2,000 for infringing on Art. 5(1)(f) GDPR, and EUR 1,500 for the violation of Art. 32 GDPR. The total sum can be reduced by 20% (resulting in a fine of EUR 2,800) with timely payment.

GDPR Articles: Art. 5 (1) f) GDPR, Art. 32 GDPR
Industry: Industry and Commerce

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