Vodafone España, S.A.U. – €200,000 Fine (Spain, 2025)
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Vodafone España was fined €200,000 for giving a duplicate SIM card to a fraudster without checking the person's identity. This mistake led to unauthorized access to a customer's bank account. The case highlights the importance of verifying identities before sharing sensitive information.
What happened
Vodafone España provided a duplicate SIM card to an unauthorized third party without proper identity verification.
Who was affected
A customer whose SIM card was duplicated and whose bank account was accessed by fraudsters.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that Vodafone failed to verify the identity of the third party or obtain the customer's consent, violating GDPR rules.
Why this matters
This case shows that companies must take extra care to verify identities before sharing personal data. Small businesses should implement strict identity verification processes to protect their customers.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 200,000 on Vodafone España, S.A.U.. 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
€200K
Details
Fine Date
14 February 2025
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€200,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Vodafone España, S.A.U. - Spain (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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