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Vodafone – €44,000 Fine (Spain, 2019)
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Vodafone was fined after a third party received personal documents due to a mistake made by an employee. The data protection authority found that Vodafone did not ensure proper security for personal data. This case serves as a reminder for companies to prioritize data security to avoid breaches.
What happened
Vodafone shared personal data with a third party due to an employee's mistake.
Who was affected
The individual whose personal data was improperly shared with a third party.
What the authority found
The data protection authority determined that Vodafone violated data protection rules by failing to secure personal data appropriately.
Why this matters
This fine underscores the importance of robust data security practices. Companies must train employees to handle personal data carefully to prevent unauthorized sharing.
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A third-party received several documents related to a contract with Vodaphone, containing the complainant's personal data. Thus, the complainant filed a complaint with the AEPD. Vodaphone claimed that a mistake has been made by on of its employee in good faith. Can a mistake made in good faith justify the sharing of personal data to a third-party? Although Vodaphone insisted on the fact that a mistake has been made by an employee, the AEPD held that personal data was processed in a manner which does no ensure appropriate security. As a consequence, Vodaphone violated Article 5(1)(f) GDPR, as interpreted in the light of the last sentence of the recital 39 GDPR.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Vodafone in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
26 December 2019
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€44,000
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-211About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Vodafone - Spain (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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