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Spanish Data Protection Authority (AEPD) · 17 January 2025

CAJA RURAL DE SALAMANCA, S.C.C.

Non-compliance with general data processing principles

Fine€200,000Fine issued
Regulator
Spanish Data Protection Authority (AEPD)
Decided
17 January 2025
Country
Spain
Sector
Finance, Insurance and Consulting
Regulator’s reference
Not recorded
Fino case number
2025/ES/110
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What happened

The DPA held that the implementation of an optional facial-recognition system, used to efficiently manage access to a football stadium, violated the principle of data minimisation as there were less invasive alternatives and therefore issued a €200,000 fine.

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Rules involved

  • Data principles

Sources

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