Vodafone España, S.A.U. – €36,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Vodafone España faced a fine for sending an invoice to a customer without proof of a contract. This means they processed the customer's personal data without a valid reason. This case serves as a warning for companies to keep accurate records and ensure they have the right to use personal data.
What happened
Vodafone España was fined EUR 36,000 for sending an invoice without being able to prove a contract with the customer.
Who was affected
A customer who received an invoice from Vodafone España was affected.
What the authority found
The authority found that Vodafone lacked a valid legal basis for processing the customer's personal data.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for companies to have clear documentation of contracts before processing personal data. Businesses should ensure they have valid reasons for all data processing activities.
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Processing of personal data of a data subject without sufficient legal basis. The company had sent an invoice to a data subject without being able to prove that it had a contract with the data subject.
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Fine
€36K
Details
Fine Date
19 November 2020
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€36,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Vodafone España, S.A.U. - Spain (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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