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Telefónica Móviles España, SAU – €70,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)

€70,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos23 July 2020Spain
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Telefónica Móviles España charged a customer for two phone lines that he never ordered. This was illegal because the company used his personal information without permission. This case highlights the importance of getting consent before processing personal data.

What happened

Telefónica Móviles España debited a customer's account for two telephone lines that he never ordered or approved.

Who was affected

The customer whose account was charged without his consent.

What the authority found

The authority found that Telefónica Móviles España unlawfully processed personal data without a legal basis for invoicing.

Why this matters

This ruling emphasizes that companies must have valid reasons to use personal data. Small businesses should ensure they have proper consent from customers before processing their information.

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The data subject's account was debited for two telephone lines that he had never ordered or approved. This constituted unlawful processing of personal data, since the data subject's information was stored in the information systems of Telefónica Móviles España without a legal basis for invoicing.

Details

Fine Date

23 July 2020

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€70,000

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