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Vodafone España SAU – €45,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)
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Vodafone España SAU unlawfully used a person's phone number for marketing even after they asked to have their information deleted. This matters because it shows that companies must respect people's requests about their personal data. The fine of €45,000 highlights the importance of following data protection rules.
What happened
Vodafone España SAU processed a phone number for marketing purposes despite the person's request for erasure.
Who was affected
Individuals whose phone numbers were used for marketing by Vodafone España SAU after they requested deletion.
What the authority found
The authority found that Vodafone España SAU violated GDPR by processing personal data without a valid legal basis after the erasure request.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes that companies must honor requests to delete personal data. It serves as a reminder for businesses to have clear processes for handling such requests.
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Unlawfull processing of a telephone number for marketing purposes even after the data subject had exercised its right to erasure
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Vodafone España SAU in ES
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Details
Fine Date
31 July 2020
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€45,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Vodafone España SAU - Spain (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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