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technologyfinance · 2022

CaixaBank S.A.

The AEPD fined CaixaBank €6 million for processing the biometric data of employees using a fingerprint access control system without adequate legal basis. The fine was later reduced to €3 million following voluntary payment and acknowledgement of responsibility.

Fine Imposed€6M
Authority

AEPD

Regulation

Key Takeaways
  • Employee biometric data is special category data requiring explicit consent or specific legal basis.