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Attorney: Insufficient legal basis for data processing
The Spanish DPA imposed a fine on an attorney.
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The Spanish DPA imposed a fine on an attorney. The controller processed data of a data subject without sufficient legal basis. The original fine of EUR 2,000 was reduced to EUR 1,200 due to immediate payment and admission of responsibility by the controller.
Industry: Finance, Insurance and Consulting
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