ESVETEL, S.L. – €40,000 Fine (Spain, 2022)
General GDPR enforcement action
This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.
ESVETEL, S.L. was fined EUR 40,000 for making an advertising call to someone on the Robinson list, which is meant to stop unwanted marketing. This case is important because it shows companies must respect marketing preferences or face significant fines.
What happened
ESVETEL, S.L. made an advertising call to a person registered on the Robinson advertising exclusion list.
Who was affected
A person who had opted out of marketing calls by registering on the Robinson list.
What the authority found
The Spanish authority found ESVETEL, S.L. violated rules by calling someone on the Robinson list, which is meant to prevent unwanted marketing.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for businesses to respect individuals' marketing preferences. Companies should ensure their marketing practices comply with opt-out lists to avoid penalties.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Spanish DPA (AEPD) imposed a fine of EUR 40,000 on ESVETEL, S.L.. The data subject had received an advertising call from the controller made on behalf of Vodafone España, S.A.U., although the data subject was registered in the Robinson advertising exclusion list.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for ESVETEL, S.L. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
22 July 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€40,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1304
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. ESVETEL, S.L. - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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