Vodafone España, S.A.U. – €40,000 Fine (Spain, 2019)

€40,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos1 January 2019Spain
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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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Jan 2019

Fine

€40K

Details

Fine Date

1 January 2019

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€40,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-135

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