Vodafone España, S.A.U. – €42,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)

€42,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos14 February 2020Spain
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General GDPR enforcement action

This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.

Vodafone España, S.A.U. faced a fine after a customer could access third-party data in their personal profile. This incident raised concerns about how well the company protects user information. It serves as a warning for businesses to ensure that personal data is kept secure and private.

What happened

A customer accessed unauthorized third-party data in their personal Vodafone profile.

Who was affected

Customers of Vodafone España, S.A.U. whose data security was compromised.

What the authority found

The authority determined that Vodafone España, S.A.U. did not demonstrate adequate security measures to protect personal data.

Why this matters

This case highlights the need for companies to implement robust security protocols to prevent unauthorized access. It shows that failing to protect user data can lead to significant penalties.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 32(GDPR)
Art. 5(1)(f) GDPR
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The complainant had access to third party data in his personal Vodafone profile.

Related Enforcement Actions (20)

Other enforcement actions involving Vodafone España, S.A.U. in ES

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Feb 2020

Fine

€42K

Details

Fine Date

14 February 2020

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€42,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-210

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