Vodafone España, S.A.U. – €36,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)

€36,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos28 October 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.

Vodafone España was fined for processing personal data without a proper legal basis because of mistakes in assigning customer contracts. This matters because it highlights the importance of ensuring that companies have the right permissions before handling personal information. Small businesses should double-check their data handling practices to avoid similar issues.

What happened

Vodafone processed personal data without sufficient legal basis due to errors in assigning customer contracts.

Who was affected

Customers whose personal data was incorrectly processed by Vodafone.

What the authority found

The Spanish DPA ruled that Vodafone lacked a valid legal basis for processing personal data, violating GDPR requirements.

Why this matters

This case shows that companies must ensure they have the right legal basis for processing personal data. Small businesses should review their data management practices to comply with GDPR.

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Processing of personal data of a data subject without sufficient legal basis due to errors in the correct assignment of customer contracts.

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Other enforcement actions involving Vodafone España, S.A.U. in ES

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Oct 2020

Fine

€36K

Details

Fine Date

28 October 2020

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€36,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-431

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