Vodafone España, S.A.U. – €42,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)
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. 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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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.
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Fine
€42K
Details
Fine Date
3 March 2020
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€42,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-221
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Vodafone España, S.A.U. - Spain (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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