4FINANCE SPAIN FINANCIAL SERVICES, S.A.U.
€360,000
Insufficient technical and organisational measures to ensure information security
Decision Date
7 de maio de 2024
Authority
Spanish Data Protection Authority (aepd)
ES
Sector
Finance, Insurance and Consulting
Country
ES
Law
GDPRStatus
FINALDescription
The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on 4FINANCE SPAIN FINANCIAL SERVICES, S.A.U.. The controller had suffered a data breach that led to the unlawful access to customer profiles. During its investigation, the DPA found that the controller had failed to take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data in order to prevent such an incident. The original fine of EUR 600,000 was reduced to EUR 360,000 due to voluntary payment and acknowledgement of responsibility.
Legal Citations
Art. 5 (1)Art. 32
Issues & Violations
Insufficient technical and organisational measures to ensure information security