Vodafone España, SAU – €12,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)

€12,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos10 July 2020Spain
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General GDPR enforcement action

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Vodafone España was fined for changing a customer's account information to their ex-spouse's name without permission. This mistake violated privacy rules and highlights the importance of keeping customer data accurate and secure. Small businesses should ensure they have proper checks to prevent unauthorized changes to customer information.

What happened

Vodafone España changed a customer's account details to the name of their ex-spouse without consent.

Who was affected

The affected individual was a Vodafone customer whose account information was altered without their approval.

What the authority found

The Spanish data protection authority fined Vodafone España for violating GDPR rules on data accuracy and integrity.

Why this matters

This case underscores the need for businesses to maintain accurate customer records and protect against unauthorized data changes. It serves as a reminder to implement strict data management practices to comply with privacy laws.

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Fines for violation of Art. 5 (1) d) GDPR for changing the customer's master data into the name of a third party, the ex-spouse of the customer.

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Details

Fine Date

10 July 2020

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€12,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-340

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Vodafone España, SAU - Spain (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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