Vodafone España, S.A.U. – €200,000 Fine (Spain, 2024)
General GDPR enforcement action
This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.
Vodafone España received a fine for not providing requested information during an investigation about unwanted advertising calls. This matters because it shows that companies must cooperate with data protection authorities. Small businesses should ensure they respond to inquiries from regulators to avoid penalties.
What happened
Vodafone España failed to provide requested information to the Spanish DPA regarding advertising calls made to a customer.
Who was affected
A customer who received numerous advertising calls from Vodafone despite being on no-call lists was affected.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that Vodafone did not cooperate with their investigation, violating Article 58(1) of GDPR.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of transparency and cooperation with data protection authorities. Companies should have clear processes to handle regulatory inquiries to prevent fines.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 200,000 on Vodafone España, S.A.U.. A person had filed a complaint with the DPA because the company had given a duplicate of their SIM card to an unauthorized fraudulent third party without their consent. During its investigation, the DPA found that the company failed to verify the identity of the third party or obtain the data subject's consent to share their data. This allowed the fraudsters to gain access to the data subject's bank account and make unauthorized transactions.
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Fine
€200K
Details
Fine Date
1 March 2024
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€200,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2293
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Vodafone España, S.A.U. - Spain (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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