Vodafone España, S.A.U. – €70,000 Fine (Spain, 2021)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Vodafone España was fined EUR 70,000 for sending promotional emails to a person who did not agree to receive them. Despite the person opting out, they continued to receive unwanted emails. This ruling emphasizes the need for companies to respect user preferences regarding marketing communications.
What happened
Vodafone sent promotional emails to a user who had not given consent and had opted out of future communications.
Who was affected
A user who received unsolicited promotional emails from Vodafone.
What the authority found
The Spanish Data Protection Authority ruled that Vodafone violated GDPR by not honoring the user's request to stop receiving emails.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of obtaining clear consent from users before sending marketing communications and respecting their choices.
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Fine
€70K
Details
Fine Date
19 October 2021
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€70,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
879
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Vodafone España, S.A.U. - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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