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

€42,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos3 March 2020Spain
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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. was fined again for not having proper security measures, which allowed unauthorized access to a client's personal data. This situation underscores the importance of data protection in maintaining customer trust. Companies must prioritize security to avoid similar issues.

What happened

Vodafone España, S.A.U. failed to ensure adequate information security, leading to unauthorized access to a client's personal data.

Who was affected

Clients of Vodafone España, S.A.U. whose personal information was accessed without permission.

What the authority found

The authority found that Vodafone España, S.A.U. lacked sufficient measures to protect personal data, violating GDPR requirements.

Why this matters

This ruling serves as a critical reminder for businesses to strengthen their data security practices. It illustrates that inadequate protection can result in serious consequences, including fines.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 32(GDPR)
Art. 5(1)(f) GDPR
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According to the AEPD, the company had not been able to demonstrate adequate measures to ensure information security, leading to unauthorized access to personal data of a client.

Related Enforcement Actions (20)

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

Current
Mar 2020

Fine

€42K

Details

Fine Date

3 March 2020

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€42,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-221

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