Vodafone España, S.A.U. – €36,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)
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.
GDPR Articles Cited
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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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Fine
€36K
Details
Fine Date
28 October 2020
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€36,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-431
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Vodafone España, S.A.U. - Spain (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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