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NATURGY ENERGY GROUP, S.A. – €48,000 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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NATURGY ENERGY GROUP, S.A. was fined for inadequate identity verification when a person impersonated a customer to change billing information. The Spanish Data Protection Authority found that the company's verification process did not meet GDPR standards. This ruling highlights the need for robust identity verification practices.
What happened
NATURGY allowed a person to change a customer's billing information without proper identity verification.
Who was affected
The customer whose billing information was accessed by an impersonator.
What the authority found
The authority determined that NATURGY violated GDPR by failing to properly verify identities before making changes to customer accounts.
Why this matters
This case underscores the importance of strong identity verification processes for companies handling personal data. It serves as a warning to all businesses to ensure compliance with GDPR requirements.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on NATURGY ENERGY GROUP, S.A.. A person had contacted the energy company pretending to be a relative of a customer. The person requested to receive electricity bills using a new email address. To verify the identity, the person had to provide name, address, ID number, contract number and the last 4 digits of the bank account details of the customer. However, the DPA found that this verification did not comply with the requirements of the GDPR for identity verification and considered it to be a violation of Art. 5 (1) f) GDPR and Art. 32 GDPR. The original fine of EUR 80,000 was reduced to EUR 48,000 due to voluntary payment and admission of responsibility.
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No other enforcement actions found for NATURGY ENERGY GROUP, S.A. in ES
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Details
Fine Date
28 August 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€48,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. NATURGY ENERGY GROUP, S.A. - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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