Vodafone España, S.A.U. – €60,000 Fine (Spain, 2019)
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Vodafone España, S.A.U. was fined for sending customer invoice data to unauthorized third parties after a complaint. The Spanish data protection authority determined that this action violated data protection rules. This case underscores the importance of safeguarding customer information and ensuring it is only shared with authorized parties.
What happened
Vodafone sent customer invoice data to unauthorized third parties following a complaint.
Who was affected
Customers whose invoice data was improperly shared were affected.
What the authority found
The authority found that Vodafone violated data protection rules by sharing personal data without proper authorization.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a warning to companies about the consequences of mishandling customer data. Businesses must implement strict controls to protect sensitive information.
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Vodafone has sent the customer's invoice data to unauthorised third parties following a customer invoice complaint. Originally, a fine of EUR 75,000 was threatened, but was reduced to EUR 60,000 against immediate payment and waiver of appeal.
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Fine
€60K
Details
Fine Date
6 November 2019
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€60,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-152
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Vodafone España, S.A.U. - Spain (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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