# Attorney: Insufficient legal basis for data processing

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Spanish Data Protection Authority (aepd)
- Date: 2025-05-22
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-2624
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/48739
- Topics: Controllers, Personal Data, Insurance, Processing Agreement, Processing, Supervisory Authorities, Data Controller

## Summary

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.

## Full text

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.

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

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