Vodafone España, S.A.U. – €40,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)

€40,000Agencia 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 sent a text message to a person confirming a phone contract, even though that person wasn't a Vodafone customer. This action violated rules about processing personal data without consent. The fine of €40,000 highlights the importance of obtaining permission before using someone's information.

What happened

Vodafone España sent an SMS to a non-customer confirming a telephone contract without consent.

Who was affected

The person who received the SMS, who was not a Vodafone client.

What the authority found

The Spanish data protection authority ruled that Vodafone processed personal data without valid consent or legitimate interests.

Why this matters

This case emphasizes that companies must ensure they have proper consent before contacting individuals. It serves as a reminder for businesses to review their data handling practices.

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According to the AEPD, the company sent an SMS to an clients mobile number confirming that a telephone contract with that number had been signed even though the client was not a Vodafone client, resulting in the processing of personal data without the data subjects consent or other legitimate interests of the company.

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Mar 2020

Fine

€40K

Details

Fine Date

3 March 2020

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€40,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-222

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