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Miraclia Telecomunicaciones S.L. – €40,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)
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Miraclia Telecomunicaciones S.L. was fined €40,000 for not informing people about how their personal data was used in a phone prank app. This matters because it shows that companies must be clear about data collection and user rights. Failing to do so can lead to significant penalties.
What happened
Miraclia Telecomunicaciones S.L. failed to inform users about the collection of personal data in its phone prank app.
Who was affected
People who received prank calls from the app and had their data collected without being informed.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority ruled that Miraclia did not meet the requirements for informing users about data collection, violating GDPR rules.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of transparency in data collection practices. Companies should ensure they communicate clearly with users about their data rights to avoid fines.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) imposed a fine of EUR 40,000 on Miraclia Telecomunicaciones S.L. for violating Articles 6, 13 and 14 of the GDPR. Miraclia Telecomunicaciones S.L. is the operator of a phone prank app where you can select a 'prank' and enter the phone number of the recipient. The recipient is then called on a suppressed number and the prank is executed. The AEPD notes that the operator violated the obligation to provide information regarding the collection of personal data of the data subject. Furthermore, it notes that Miraclia, through this application, does not at any time inform the data subject (the person who answers the prank call and is recorded) of his or her right to consent in accordance with the provisions of the GDPR.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Miraclia Telecomunicaciones S.L. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
25 November 2020
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€40,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Miraclia Telecomunicaciones S.L. - Spain (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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