In June, the Spanish Data Protection Agency ("DPA") published its 2014 Annual Report (source document in Spanish). The Spanish DPA received more than 12,000 claims, 15 percent more than in 2013. Common complaints included video surveillance, inclusion in debtor files, and fraudulent procurement. The telecom sector reported the highest number of data-related fines, followed by financial institutions and companies supplying energy and water.
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