Vodafone España, S.A.U. – €60,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)
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Vodafone España was fined for sending multiple text messages to a person about a new contract that was activated without their consent. An employee mistakenly set up a contract with a different operator on behalf of this person. This case shows that companies must be careful when handling personal data to avoid unauthorized processing.
What happened
Vodafone España activated a contract with a third operator for a person without their consent and sent them SMS notifications.
Who was affected
The individual who received the SMS notifications about the new contract.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority found that Vodafone could not prove consent or legitimate interests for processing this person's data.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the need for companies to verify consent before processing personal data. It serves as a warning for businesses to ensure their employees follow proper procedures.
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According to the AEPD, the data subject has received several SMS from a separate operator indicating the activation of a new contract. The reason for this was that an employee of Vodafone España activated a contract with a third operator on behalf of the data subject. Vodafone could not demonstrate consent or sufficient legitimate interests for this processing of personal data.
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Fine
€60K
Details
Fine Date
4 March 2020
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€60,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-225
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Vodafone España, S.A.U. - Spain (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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