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

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Spanish Data Protection Authority (aepd)
- Date: 2025-05-30
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-2739
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/48854
- Topics: Controllers, Employees, Processing Agreement, Processing, Supervisory Authorities, Data Controller

## Summary

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.

## Full text

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.

GDPR Articles: Art. 6 (1) GDPR
Industry: Employment

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