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Xfera Moviles S.A. – €70,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)

€70,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos20 July 2020Spain
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Xfera Móviles was fined for mistakenly sharing a customer's personal details during a billing error. This case matters because it shows how important it is for companies to protect customer information.

What happened

The company disclosed a customer's personal details to another customer due to an error.

Who was affected

The customer whose personal details were incorrectly shared and the customer who received that information.

What the authority found

The data protection authority determined that Xfera Móviles violated privacy principles by failing to maintain confidentiality.

Why this matters

This case serves as a reminder for companies to handle customer data carefully and ensure that personal information is kept secure to avoid costly mistakes.

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A data subject had received a call from another Xfera Móviles customer who stated that the company had charged his bank account with an invoice, disclosing the personal details of the other data subject. This was due to an error on the part of Xfera Móviles and was therefore a violation of the principles of integrity and confidentiality.

Details

Fine Date

20 July 2020

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€70,000

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