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DIGI SPAIN TELECOM, S.L. – €70,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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DIGI SPAIN TELECOM was fined €70,000 for giving a duplicate SIM card to an unauthorized person. This mistake allowed fraudsters to access a customer's bank account and make unauthorized transactions. The case underscores the importance of verifying identities before sharing sensitive information.
What happened
DIGI SPAIN TELECOM shared a customer's SIM card with an unauthorized third party without consent.
Who was affected
The customer whose SIM card was duplicated and whose bank account was accessed was affected.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that DIGI SPAIN TELECOM failed to verify the identity of the third party or obtain the customer's consent.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a warning for telecom companies to enforce strict identity verification processes. It highlights the risks of data sharing without proper consent and verification.
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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
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. DIGI SPAIN TELECOM, S.L. - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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