Vodafone España, S.A.U. – €40,000 Fine (Spain, 2019)
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Vodafone España charged a customer for a Netflix service they didn't ask for. The company couldn't prove the customer agreed to this charge, leading to a fine. This case highlights the importance of getting clear consent before offering services.
What happened
Vodafone España charged a customer for an unsolicited Netflix service.
Who was affected
A customer whose bank account and phone number were allegedly used without consent by Vodafone.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that Vodafone lacked proof of consent for the Netflix service, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that companies must have clear consent before charging customers for services. Small businesses should ensure they document customer agreements to avoid similar issues.
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The company had charged a Netflix service that had not been solicited by the claimant. The claimant could prove that the service had been used by another household which allegedly had received the claimant's bank account and phone number from Vodafone. Since Vodafone could not prove that the claimant had consented to the conclusion of the contract concerning the Netflix services, the AEPD imposed a fine of EUR 40.000.
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Fine
€40K
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2019
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€40,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-135
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Vodafone España, S.A.U. - Spain (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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