Vodafone España, S.A.U. – €70,000 Fine (Spain, 2021)
Vodafone España was fined EUR 70,000 for sending promotional emails to someone who didn't agree to receive them. This shows that companies must respect people's choices about receiving marketing messages.
What happened
Vodafone España sent promotional emails to a person who had not consented and had objected to receiving them.
Who was affected
Individuals who received unwanted promotional emails from Vodafone España.
What the authority found
The Spanish authority ruled that Vodafone violated GDPR by ignoring a person's objection to receiving marketing emails.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for companies to respect user preferences regarding marketing communications. Businesses should have systems in place to honor opt-out requests promptly.
GDPR Articles Cited
National Law Articles
The case involved unsolicited promotional emails sent without consent, not related to cookies or consent banners.
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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
ETid-879
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Vodafone España, S.A.U. - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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