Vodafone España, S.A.U. – €30,000 Fine (Spain, 2019)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Vodafone España was fined for sending a customer's personal data to another customer via SMS. This is important because it highlights the need for companies to protect customer information and ensure it is not shared without permission.
What happened
Vodafone España disclosed customer personal data, including purchase history, to another customer through an SMS.
Who was affected
Customers of Vodafone España whose personal data was improperly shared were affected.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority fined Vodafone España EUR 30,000 for failing to protect personal data.
Why this matters
This case shows that companies can face significant penalties for mishandling customer data. It reminds businesses to have strong data protection practices in place.
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Disclosure of customer personal data (i.a. purchase history) via an SMS to another customer. The initial fine of EUR 50.000 was reduced to EUR 30.000.
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Fine
€30K
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2019
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€30,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-134
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Vodafone España, S.A.U. - Spain (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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