Telefónica Móviles España, SAU – €75,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Telefónica Móviles España was fined EUR 75,000 for processing personal data without a legal basis, leading to a person receiving many unwanted calls and messages. This is important because it emphasizes that companies must have a valid reason to use people's data.
What happened
Telefónica Móviles España processed personal data without sufficient legal basis, resulting in unsolicited calls and messages to a user.
Who was affected
Individuals who received unsolicited calls and SMS messages from the company were affected.
What the authority found
The authority determined that the company lacked a valid legal basis for processing personal data, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a reminder for companies to ensure they have a valid reason for using personal data. Businesses should review their data processing practices to avoid similar issues.
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According to the supervisory authority, the company processed personal data without sufficient legal basis, with the result that the data subject received several hundred unsolicited calls and SMS messages.
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Fine
€75K
Details
Fine Date
1 September 2020
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€75,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-389
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Telefónica Móviles España, SAU - Spain (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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