VODAFONE ONO, S.A.U. – €56,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Vodafone Ono was fined €56,000 by the Spanish data protection authority for running a credit check on someone without a valid reason. This matters because businesses must have a legal basis before accessing personal data. The fine was reduced from €70,000 because Vodafone Ono paid it voluntarily.
What happened
Vodafone Ono conducted a credit check on an individual without having a customer relationship or other valid reason.
Who was affected
The person whose credit information was checked without a valid reason.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority found that Vodafone Ono processed personal data without a legal basis, violating GDPR Article 6(1).
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of having a valid legal basis before accessing personal data. Businesses should ensure they have proper consent or another legal reason to process personal information to avoid fines.
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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 70,000 was reduced to EUR 56,000 for voluntary payment.
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Other enforcement actions involving VODAFONE ONO, S.A.U. in ES
Fine
€56K
Details
Fine Date
6 June 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€56,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1860
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. VODAFONE ONO, S.A.U. - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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