Telefónica Móviles España, SAU – €55,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Telefónica Móviles España was fined for using a person's personal data to set up phone lines they never asked for. This matters because it shows companies must have a good reason to use your data. If they don't, they can face penalties.
What happened
Telefónica Móviles España activated three phone lines using personal data without the person's request.
Who was affected
Individuals whose names and bank details were used to activate unwanted phone lines.
What the authority found
The Spanish authority found that Telefónica Móviles España processed personal data without a valid reason, breaking the rules on lawful data use.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of having a clear legal basis before processing personal data. Companies should ensure they have explicit permission or another valid reason to use personal information.
GDPR Articles Cited
Telefónica Móviles España has processed the personal data of a data subject, such as first and last name and bank details, in order to activate three telephone lines that were never requested. This constitutes a breach of the principle of lawfulness of the processing.
Related Enforcement Actions (4)
Other enforcement actions involving Telefónica Móviles España, SAU in ES
Fine
€55K
Details
Fine Date
23 July 2020
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€55,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-352
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Telefónica Móviles España, SAU - Spain (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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