# EL LEÓN DE EL ESPAÑOL PUBLICACIONES, S.A.: Non-compliance with general data processing principles

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Spanish Data Protection Authority (aepd)
- Date: 2026-06-25
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-3385
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/607195
- Topics: Retention Period, Personal Data, Telecommunications, Supervision, Supervisory Authorities

## Summary

The Spanish Data Protection Authority (AEPD) fined EL LEÓN DE EL ESPAÑOL PUBLICACIONES, S.A. €20,000 for violating Article 5(1)(c) GDPR, which requires data minimization in processing. The enforcement action centered on the media company's failure to comply with the general data processing principles by processing more personal data than was necessary for the stated purpose. The fine was imposed on June 25, 2026, following proceedings identified under case reference PS-00304-2024.

## Full text

Spanish Data Protection Authority (aepd) fined EL LEÓN DE EL ESPAÑOL PUBLICACIONES, S.A. €20,000 on 2026-06-25 for: Non-compliance with general data processing principles.
GDPR Articles: Art. 5 (1) c) GDPR
Sector: Media, Telecoms and Broadcasting
Country: Spain
Source: https://www.aepd.es/documento/ps-00304-2024.pdf

## Cited law provisions (3)

### GDPR — gdpr-art-5-par-1-en

Personal data shall be:

### GDPR — gdpr-art-5-par-1-pnt-c-en

adequate, relevant and limited to what is necessary in relation to the purposes for which they are processed (‘data minimisation’);

### GDPR — gdpr-art-5-en

Principles relating to processing of personal data

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