DIGI SPAIN TELECOM, S.L. – €70,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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DIGI SPAIN TELECOM, S.L. was fined €70,000 again for the same issue of giving a duplicate SIM card to a fraudster without consent. This repeated mistake allowed unauthorized access to a customer's bank account. It serves as a warning for companies to ensure they have proper consent before sharing sensitive data.
What happened
DIGI SPAIN TELECOM, S.L. again provided a duplicate SIM card to an unauthorized third party without the user's consent.
Who was affected
The individual whose SIM card was duplicated and who suffered unauthorized transactions as a result.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA determined that DIGI SPAIN TELECOM failed to obtain consent and verify the identity of the third party, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This case reinforces the necessity for companies to implement strict identity verification processes to protect customer data and prevent fraud.
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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.
Related Enforcement Actions (6)
Other enforcement actions involving DIGI SPAIN TELECOM, S.L. in ES
Fine
€70K
Details
Fine Date
13 June 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€70,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. DIGI SPAIN TELECOM, S.L. - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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