VODAFONE ESPAÑA, S.A.U. – €112,000 Fine (Spain, 2024)
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Vodafone España received a fine for sending a telephone bill to the wrong name. This matters because it shows that companies must handle personal information correctly. Mistakes like this can lead to financial penalties.
What happened
Vodafone España was fined for issuing a telephone bill in a name that did not match the account holder.
Who was affected
A person who received a telephone bill addressed to someone else was affected.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that Vodafone España failed to properly manage personal data, leading to a fine of EUR 112,000.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of accurate data handling for companies. Businesses should ensure that their processes protect personal information to avoid similar fines.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on VODAFONE ESPAÑA, S.A.U.. A person had lodged a complaint with the DPA because they had received their telephone bill which, however, had been issued to a different name. The original fine of EUR 140,000 was reduced to EUR 112,000 due to voluntary payment.
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Fine
€112K
Details
Fine Date
5 April 2024
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€112,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. VODAFONE ESPAÑA, S.A.U. - Spain (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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