Telefónica Móviles España, SAU – €75,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)

€75,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos23 July 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.

Telefónica Móviles España was fined EUR 75,000 for transferring a customer's phone number without their consent. This action violated data protection rules by not having a proper legal basis for the transfer. It serves as a reminder that companies must obtain clear permission before handling personal data.

What happened

Telefónica Móviles España ported a customer's phone number from another operator without their consent.

Who was affected

The customer whose phone number was transferred without permission was affected.

What the authority found

The authority ruled that Telefónica lacked a valid legal basis for processing the customer's personal data.

Why this matters

This ruling emphasizes the need for companies to secure explicit consent before processing personal data. Small businesses should review their data handling practices to avoid similar issues.

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Details

Fine Date

23 July 2020

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€75,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-354

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