DIGI SPAIN TELECOM, S.L. – €70,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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DIGI SPAIN TELECOM, S.L. was fined €70,000 for giving a duplicate SIM card to a fraudster without permission. This mistake allowed the fraudster to access a person's bank account and make unauthorized transactions. It's a reminder for businesses to verify identities before sharing sensitive information.
What happened
DIGI SPAIN TELECOM, S.L. provided a duplicate SIM card to an unauthorized third party without the user's consent.
Who was affected
The person whose SIM card was duplicated and whose bank account was accessed by fraudsters.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that DIGI SPAIN TELECOM failed to verify the identity of the third party or obtain consent, violating GDPR's requirement for lawful data processing.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of identity verification for companies handling sensitive customer information. Businesses should strengthen their processes to prevent unauthorized access to personal data.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 70,000 on DIGI SPAIN TELECOM, S.L.. A person had filed a complaint with the DPA because the company had given a duplicate of their SIM card to an unauthorized fraudulent third party without their consent. During its investigation, the DPA found that the company failed to verify the identity of the third party or obtain the data subject's consent to share their data. This allowed the fraudsters to gain access to the data subject's bank account and make unauthorized transactions.
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Fine
€70K
Details
Fine Date
9 June 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€70,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1880
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. DIGI SPAIN TELECOM, S.L. - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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