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Telefónica Móviles España, SAU – €55,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)
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Telefónica Móviles España activated three phone lines for a customer without his request. This action was illegal because the company processed his personal data without a valid reason. It serves as a reminder for businesses to only use personal data when they have permission.
What happened
Telefónica Móviles España processed a customer's personal data to activate three telephone lines that were never requested.
Who was affected
The customer whose personal data was used to activate the phone lines without his consent.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that Telefónica Móviles España breached the principle of lawfulness in processing personal data.
Why this matters
This case shows that companies can be held accountable for using personal data without consent. Website operators should review their data handling practices to ensure compliance.
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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.
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Fine
€55K
Details
Fine Date
23 July 2020
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€55,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Telefónica Móviles España, SAU - Spain (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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