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€15,000 GARLEX SOLUTIONS, S.L.: Insufficient legal basis for data processing The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 15,000 on GARLEX SOLUTIONS, S.L.. The data subject had received a call from the company to renew their electricity supply… SPAIN · ·Art. 6 Jan 18, 2022
€9,000 EDUCANDO JUNTOS SL: Insufficient legal basis for data processing The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 9,000 on EDUCANDO JUNTOS SL. The controller had published photos of an employee on some of its channels on social networks and its… SPAIN · ·Art. 6, 17 Jan 11, 2022
EDPS - 2020-1013 In January 2021, noyb filed a complaint against the European Parliament on behalf of six Members of the European Parliament over an internal coronavirus testing website. The… 2020-1013 ·European Union ·Art. 6, 13 Jan 5, 2022
Physician: Insufficient legal basis for data processing The DPA of Bremen imposed a fine on a physician for using a patient's contact details to contact them privately without their consent. GERMANY ·Art. 6 ·Insufficient legal basis for data processing Jan 1, 2022
€12,800 Political party: Insufficient legal basis for data processing The Bulgarian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 12,800 on a political party. Several individuals had filed a complaint with the DPA because their personal data had been added to voter… BULGARIA · ·Art. 6 Jan 1, 2022
€500 Private individual: Insufficient legal basis for data processing The DPA of Niedersachsen imposed a fine of EUR 5,00 on a private individual. The individual had taken pictures of numerous young women in public. In the course of its… GERMANY ·Art. 6 ·Insufficient legal basis for data processing Jan 1, 2022
Data protection officer: Insufficient legal basis for data processing The DPA of Thüringen has imposed a three-digit fine on the data protection officer of a company. The controller had posted a photo in a WhatsApp group of the company which showed… GERMANY ·Art. 6 ·Insufficient legal basis for data processing Jan 1, 2022
€2,700 Credit institution: Insufficient legal basis for data processing The Hungarian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 2,700 on a credit institution. Several individuals had filed a complaint with the DPA due to the fact that the controller had… HUNGARY · ·Art. 5, 6 Jan 1, 2022
Sports photography company: Insufficient legal basis for data processing The DPA of Berlin has imposed a fine on a sports photography company. A sports photographer had published over 16,000 photos of minors who had taken part in a swimming competition… GERMANY ·Art. 5, 6 ·Insufficient legal basis for data processing Jan 1, 2022
Company: Insufficient legal basis for data processing The DPA of Bremen has imposed a five-digit fine on a company. The company had transferred the pay slips of its employees without their consent to another company, which was to… GERMANY ·Art. 6 ·Insufficient legal basis for data processing Jan 1, 2022
Physician: Insufficient legal basis for data processing The DPA of Bremen imposed a fine on a physician for transmitting patient's data to a billing office without their consent. GERMANY ·Art. 6 ·Insufficient legal basis for data processing Jan 1, 2022
Restaurant operator: Insufficient legal basis for data processing The DPA of Brandenburg has imposed a five-figure fine on a restaurant operator. During the Corona pandemic, the operator had required restaurant visitors to fill out forms with… GERMANY ·Art. 5, 6 ·Insufficient legal basis for data processing Jan 1, 2022
€5,000 Cyprus Judo Federation: Insufficient cooperation with supervisory authority The Cypriot DPA has imposed a fine on the Cyprus Judo Federation. The father of a member had filed a complaint with the DPA because the judo coach of his minor son had published… Art. 31 ·Insufficient cooperation with supervisory authority Jan 1, 2022
€90M Google LLC: Insufficient legal basis for data processing On December 31, 2021, the French DPA (CNIL) imposed a fine of EUR 90,000,000 on GOOGLE LLC. The CNIL received several complaints regarding the manner in which cookies could be… FRANCE · ·Art. 82 Dec 31, 2021
€25,000 PLUS REAL ADVERTISEMENT: Insufficient fulfilment of information obligations The Hellenic DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 25,000 on PLUS REAL ADVERTISEMENT. The controller had conducted advertising calls without the consent of the data subjects. In addition,… GREECE · ·Art. 11, 13, 14 Dec 31, 2021
€60M Facebook Ireland Ltd.: Insufficient legal basis for data processing On December 31, 2021, the French DPA (CNIL) imposed a fine of EUR 60,000,000 on Facebook Ireland Ltd. The CNIL received several complaints regarding the manner in which cookies… FRANCE · ·Art. 82 Dec 31, 2021
€30,000 INFO COMMUNICATION SERVICES: Insufficient fulfilment of information obligations The Hellenic DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 30,000 on INFO COMMUNICATION SERVICES. The controller had conducted advertising calls without the consent of the data subjects. In… GREECE · ·Art. 11, 13, 14 Dec 31, 2021
€60M Google Ireland Ltd.: Insufficient legal basis for data processing On December 31, 2021, the French DPA (CNIL) imposed a fine of EUR 60,000,000 on Google Ireland Ltd. The CNIL received several complaints regarding the manner in which cookies… FRANCE · ·Art. 82 Dec 31, 2021
€150M CNIL rejects Google's stay request and ne bis in idem challenge in cookie consent case Google LLC is a subsidiary owned wholly by Alphabet Inc. Google Ireland Limited ('GIL') "presents itself" as the headquarters for the Google group's operations in the EEA and… France ·Art. 56 Dec 31, 2021
€2,000 FUNDACION ESPANOLA DE MEDICINA ESTETICA Y LONGEVIDAD: Insufficient fulfilment of information obligations The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 2,000 on FUNDACION ESPANOLA DE MEDICINA ESTETICA Y LONGEVIDAD. The DPA criticized that the data protection notice of the controller did… SPAIN · ·Art. 7, 13 Dec 21, 2021
€2,000 Online retailer: Insufficient legal basis for data processing The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 2,000 on an online retailer. The data subject bought a product from the controller's online store via eBay and paid with Paypal. However,… SPAIN · ·Art. 6 Dec 17, 2021
€4,000 CLUB DEPORTIVO RITMO DE ANDALUCÍA: Insufficient fulfilment of information obligations The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 2,000 on CLUB DEPORTIVO RITMO DE ANDALUCÍA. The DPA criticized that the data protection notice of the controller did not comply with the… SPAIN · ·Art. 7, 13 Dec 17, 2021
€6.3M Grindr LLC: Insufficient legal basis for data processing The Norwegian DPA has fined Grindr LLC EUR 6.3 million. Grindr is a location-based social networking app designed for gay, bi, trans and queer people. In 2020, the Norwegian… NORWAY · ·Art. 6, 9 Dec 13, 2021
€27,200 YAY ehf.: Non-compliance with general data processing principles The Icelandic Data Protection Authority has imposed a fine of EUR 51,000 on the Ministry of Industry and Innovation and a fine of EUR 27,200 on YAY ehf. The fine is related to a… ICELAND ·Art. 5, 6, 28 +1 ·Non-compliance with general data processing principles Nov 23, 2021
€40,000 Vodafone España, S.A.U.: Insufficient legal basis for data processing The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine on Vodafone España, S.A.U.. A data subject had filed a complaint with the DPA as the controller had transferred her cell phone line to… SPAIN · ·Art. 6 Nov 23, 2021
€51,000 Icelandic Ministry of Industry and Innovation: Non-compliance with general data processing principles The Icelandic Data Protection Authority has imposed a fine of EUR 51,000 on the Ministry of Industry and Innovation and a fine of EUR 27,200 on YAY ehf. The fine is related to a… ICELAND ·Art. 5, 6, 7 +4 ·Non-compliance with general data processing principles Nov 23, 2021
€40,000 Vodafone España, SAU: Insufficient legal basis for data processing The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has fined Vodafone España S.A.U. EUR 40,000. An individual had filed a complaint against Vodafone with the DPA because her cell phone line was transferred… SPAIN · ·Art. 6 Nov 23, 2021
€1,000 IKEA ROMÂNIA SA: Insufficient technical and organisational measures to ensure information security The Romanian DPA (ANSPDCP) has imposed a fine of EUR 1,000 on IKEA ROMÂNIA SA. The controller had sent a notification to the DPA about a personal data breach under Art. 33 GDPR.… ROMANIA · ·Art. 32 Nov 1, 2021
€5,000 S.P.E.E.H. Hidroelectrica S.A.: Insufficient technical and organisational measures to ensure information security The Romanian DPA (ANSPDCP) has imposed a fine of EUR 5,000 on S.P.E.H. Hidroelectrica S.A.. The controller had notified the DPA of several breaches of personal data protection… ROMANIA · ·Art. 32 Nov 1, 2021
€3M CAIXABANK PAYMENTS & CONSUMER EFC, EP, S.A.U.: Insufficient legal basis for data processing The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 3,000,000 on CAIXABANK PAYMENTS & CONSUMER EFC, EP, S.A.U.. An individual had filed a complaint against the controller. The reason… SPAIN · ·Art. 6 Oct 21, 2021
€70,000 Vodafone España, S.A.U.: Insufficient fulfilment of data subjects rights The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 70,000 on VODAFONE ESPAÑA, S.A.U.. A data subject had filed a complaint with the DPA for having received promotional emails from… SPAIN · ·Art. 21 Oct 19, 2021
€20,000 ΚΑΠΑ ΛΑΜΔΑ ΩΜΕΓΑ ΔΙΑΦΗΜΙΣΤΙΚΗ ΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΗ ΜΟΝΟΠΡΟΣΩΠΗ ΕΤΑΙΡΕΙΑ ΠΕΡΙΟΡΙΣΜΕΝΗΣ ΕΥΘΥΝΗΣ: Insufficient legal basis for data processing The Hellenic DPA has fined ΚΑΠΑ ΛΑΜΔΑ ΩΜΕΓΑ ΔΙΑΦΗΜΙΣΤΙΚΗ ΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΗ ΜΟΝΟΠΡΟΣΩΠΗ ΕΤΑΙΡΕΙΑ ΠΕΡΙΟΡΙΣΜΕΝΗΣ ΕΥΘΥΝΗΣ EUR 20,000. The company had in several cases carried out marketing… GREECE · ·Art. 6, 12, 21 Oct 14, 2021
€10,000 MAF.COM ESQUI CLUB: Insufficient legal basis for data processing The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 10,000 on MAF.COM ESQUI CLUB. The mother of an underage girl who had attended ski lessons with the controller filed a complaint… SPAIN · ·Art. 7 Oct 11, 2021
DSB (Austria) - 2021-0.698.184 The data subject was a shareholder and managing director of two companies. The controller operated a free online search platform that allowed users to look up companies registered… 2021-0.698.184 ·Art. 6, 51, 57 +1 Oct 8, 2021
Facebook Ireland Limited: Insufficient fulfilment of information obligations The organization 'None of your business' (NOYB) published a draft decision of the Irish DPA (DPC) on October 13, 2021, which indicates that it proposes a fine between EUR 28… Art. 5, 12, 13 ·Insufficient fulfilment of information obligations Oct 6, 2021
€4,000 CLUB DEPORTIVO SANSUEÑA, S.L.: Insufficient legal basis for data processing The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has fined CLUB DEPORTIVO SANSUEÑA, S.L. EUR 4,000 for adding the cell phone number of a data subject to a WhatsApp group without the data subject's consent. SPAIN · ·Art. 5, 6, 32 Oct 5, 2021
€5,000 CALDERERIA Y SOLDADURA DE ESTRUCTURAS METALICAS, S.L.: Insufficient legal basis for data processing The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has fined CALDERERIA Y SOLDADURA DE ESTRUCTURAS METALICAS, S.L. EUR 5,000 for unlawfully processing an individual's data. Previously, CYNGASA, S.L. had… SPAIN · ·Art. 6 Oct 4, 2021
€5,000 CYNGASA, S.L.: Insufficient legal basis for data processing The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 5,000 on CYNGASA, S.L.. The data subject, when requesting a work report, discovered that the controller had disclosed his personal… SPAIN · ·Art. 6 Sep 29, 2021
€2,000 Physician: Insufficient legal basis for data processing The Italian DPA (Garante) has fined a physician EUR 2,000. A patient had complained to the DPA that the doctor had disclosed his personal data to third parties without… ITALY · ·Art. 5, 9 Sep 29, 2021
€200,000 Bocconi University: Non-compliance with general data processing principles The Italian DPA (Garante) has imposed a fine of EUR 200,000 on Bocconi University. A student had filed a complaint with the DPA about possible GDPR violations related to the use… ITALY · ·Art. 2, 5, 6 +6 Sep 16, 2021
€3.3M Sky Italia S.r.l.: Insufficient legal basis for data processing The Italian DPA (Garante) has fined Sky Italia S.r.l. EUR 3,296,326 for illegal telemarketing. The DPA's decision followed a complex investigation launched after dozens of reports… ITALY · ·Art. 5, 6, 7 +5 Sep 16, 2021
€5,000 La Prima S.r.l.: Insufficient legal basis for data processing The Italian DPA (Garante) has imposed a fine of EUR 5,000 on the real estate portal La Prima S.r.l.. A data subject had filed a complaint against the controller with the DPA. She… ITALY · ·Art. 5, 6, 24 +1 Sep 16, 2021
€9,000 Website operator: Insufficient legal basis for data processing The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 9,000 on the controller of a website. A person had filed a complaint with the DPA due to the fact that the controller had… SPAIN · ·Art. 6, 13 Sep 13, 2021
€1,400 Vodafone Ireland Limited: Insufficient fulfilment of data subjects rights The Irish DPA has fined Vodafone Ireland Limited EUR 1,400. Vodafone had in several cases sent marketing SMS and emails and made telephone calls without the consent of the data… Art. 21 ·Insufficient fulfilment of data subjects rights Sep 7, 2021
€225M WhatsApp Ireland Ltd.: Insufficient fulfilment of information obligations The Irish DPA (DPC) has imposed a fine of EUR 225,000,000 on WhatsApp Ireland Ltd. The DPA had started extensive investigations into the messaging service's compliance with… Art. 5, 12, 13 +1 ·Insufficient fulfilment of information obligations Sep 2, 2021
€4,000 Automecanica Jerez, S.L.: Insufficient technical and organisational measures to ensure information security The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has fined Automecanica Jerez, S.L. EUR 4,000. The controller had sent commercial e-mails to a large number of people without their consent. In doing so, the… SPAIN · ·Art. 5, 21, 32 Sep 2, 2021
€600 Private individual: Insufficient legal basis for data processing The Austrian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 600 on a private individual. A private individual had sent a document obtained in a court case between the data subject and himself to… AUSTRIA · ·Art. 9 Aug 5, 2021
€600 DSB Austria: sharing medical assessment with municipality lacked Art. 9(2) legal basis Person A is employed at a municipality and has been on sick leave for several weeks in 2013 and 2014. In September 2014, the municipality concluded that Person A's sickness had… Art. 4, 5, 9 +1 Aug 5, 2021
€500,000 Unser Ö-Bonus Club GmbH: Insufficient legal basis for data processing The Austrian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 2,000,000 on Rewe affiliate Ö-Bonus Club GmbH. When signing up for the customer loyalty program jö Bonus Club, the controller is said to… AUSTRIA · ·Art. 6, 7, 12 Aug 2, 2021
€4,000 Gas inspector: Insufficient legal basis for data processing The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has fined a gas inspector. The controller had carried out butane gas checks in the private homes of the data subjects on the basis of a list containing… SPAIN · ·Art. 6 Jul 30, 2021