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Vodafone España, S.A.U. – €24,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)

€24,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos3 March 2020Spain
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Vodafone España was fined for sending text messages to customers without their consent about contract changes. This breach of privacy rules resulted in a fine of €24,000. Companies must ensure they have permission before contacting customers to avoid penalties.

What happened

Vodafone España sent SMS messages to customers without their consent regarding contract changes.

Who was affected

The customers who received the unsolicited messages were affected.

What the authority found

The Spanish Data Protection Authority found that Vodafone España violated personal data protection rules by processing data without consent.

Why this matters

This ruling highlights the importance of obtaining consent before contacting customers, reinforcing the need for businesses to respect privacy rights.

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According to the AEPD, the company sent two SMS to an clients mobile number informing about a rate change in its contract and confirming the purchase of a new mobile phone, resulting in the processing of personal data without the data subjects consent or other legitimate interests of the company.

Related Enforcement Actions (20)

Other enforcement actions involving Vodafone España, S.A.U. in ES

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Mar 2020

Fine

€24K

Details

Fine Date

3 March 2020

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€24,000

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