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Vodafone España, S.A.U. – €60,000 Fine (Spain, 2019)
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Vodafone España was fined for sharing customer invoice data with unauthorized third parties. This breach of privacy highlights the need for companies to protect customer information carefully. It serves as a warning for businesses to ensure they handle personal data securely.
What happened
Vodafone sent customer invoice data to unauthorized third parties after a complaint.
Who was affected
Customers whose invoice data was improperly shared by Vodafone.
What the authority found
The DPA fined Vodafone for violating Article 6 of GDPR by mishandling customer data.
Why this matters
This case underlines the importance of data protection for customer information. Companies must have strict protocols to prevent unauthorized access to personal data.
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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
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Vodafone España, S.A.U. - Spain (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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