Spain: Data Protection Authority investigation into World 2 Meet over alleged unnecessary collection of personal data
Progress
Current status
in force
22 Aug 2025 in force
18 Jul 2025 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Spain
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Data Protection Authority fined World 2 Meet EUR 70’000 for unnecessary collection of personal data
On 22 August 2025, the Spanish Data Protection Authority (AEPD) fined World 2 Meet EUR 70’000 for the unnecessary collection of personal data. The amount was reduced by 20 per cent to EUR 56’000 for acknowledgement of liability, and by a further 20 …
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority
Data Protection Authority opened investigation into World 2 Meet over alleged unnecessary collection of personal data
On 18 July 2025, the Spanish Data Protection Authority began an investigation into World 2 Meet over the alleged unnecessary collection of personal data. World 2 Meet is the travel division of the Iberostar Group, a global tourism and hotel company.…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority