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LVMH IBERIA, S.L.: Insufficient legal basis for data processing

The Spanish DPA imposed a fine of EUR 42,000 on LVMH IBERIA, S.L.

€42,000 Fine
LVMH IBERIA, S.L.
SPAIN
Art. 6 GDPR

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The Spanish DPA imposed a fine of EUR 42,000 on LVMH IBERIA, S.L. The controller added the private phone number of an employee to an workrelated WhatApp group without a legal basis. The original fine of EUR 70,000 was reduced to EUR 42,000 due to immediate payment and admission of responsibility by the controller.

Industry: Employment

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