VODAFONE ONO, S.A.U. – €40,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Vodafone Ono was fined €40,000 by the Spanish data protection authority for running a credit check on someone without a valid reason. This case shows that companies must have a legal basis before processing personal data like credit checks. Businesses should ensure they have proper consent or justification for such actions.
What happened
Vodafone Ono conducted a credit check on an individual without a legal basis.
Who was affected
An individual whose credit information was checked without a customer relationship.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA fined Vodafone Ono for processing personal data without a legal basis, violating GDPR Article 6(1).
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for companies to have a valid legal reason before processing personal data. It serves as a reminder to review and ensure compliance with data protection laws.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on VODAFONE ONO, S.A.U.. The controller had carried out a credit check on an individual without there being a customer relationship or other affiliation. The personal data of the data subject was thus processed without a legal basis.The original fine of EUR 50,000 was reduced to EUR 40,000 for voluntary payment.
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Other enforcement actions involving VODAFONE ONO, S.A.U. in ES
Fine
€40K
Details
Fine Date
10 March 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€40,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1775
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. VODAFONE ONO, S.A.U. - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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