ORANGE ESPAGNE, S.A.U. – €90,000 Fine (Spain, 2021)

€90,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos6 April 2021Spain
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General GDPR enforcement action

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Orange Espagne was fined €90,000 for sending unsolicited marketing messages via SMS. This matters because it highlights the importance of getting permission before contacting customers, which can help businesses avoid costly fines.

What happened

Orange Espagne sent unsolicited direct marketing SMS messages without proper consent.

Who was affected

Individuals who received unsolicited marketing messages from Orange Espagne.

What the authority found

The Spanish data protection authority found that Orange Espagne violated laws regarding unsolicited marketing.

Why this matters

This case emphasizes the need for companies to ensure they have consent before sending marketing messages. It serves as a reminder for businesses to review their marketing practices to avoid similar penalties.

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Art. 21(1) LSSI

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The AEPD resolved procedure PS/00089/2021 against Orange Espagne for unsolicited direct marketing by SMS under Article 21 of the LSSI. The company paid EUR 90,000 after the statutory reductions, ending the procedure on 6 April 2021.

Related Enforcement Actions (2)

Other enforcement actions involving ORANGE ESPAGNE, S.A.U. in ES

Current
Apr 2021

Fine

€90K

Fine
Oct 2021· Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on ORANGE ESPAGNE, S.A.U.. A data subject had filed a complaint with the DPA as she had received a total of 30 call...

€30K
Fine
Dec 2022· Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

The Spanish DPA (AEPD) imposed a fine ORANGE ESPAGNE, S.A.U. due to insufficient legal basis for data processing. The data subject had filed a complai...

€30K

Details

Fine Date

6 April 2021

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€90,000

GDPRhub ID

gdprhub-3355

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