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Vodafone España, S.A.U. – €36,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)
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Vodafone España was fined €36,000 for sending an invoice to a person without proof of a contract. This case is important because it emphasizes the need for companies to have a valid legal basis before processing personal data. Small businesses should ensure they have proper documentation before contacting customers.
What happened
Vodafone España was fined for processing a person's personal data without sufficient legal basis.
Who was affected
A customer who received an invoice from Vodafone España without a verified contract was affected by this issue.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA ruled that Vodafone did not have a valid reason to process the customer's personal data.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a reminder for businesses to ensure they have the necessary documentation and legal grounds before handling customer data.
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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
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Vodafone España, S.A.U. - Spain (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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