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SUMINISTRADOR IBÉRICO DE ENERGÍA, S.L. – €70,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)

€70,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos7 September 2023Spain
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The Spanish DPA fined SUMINISTRADOR IBÉRICO DE ENERGÍA, S.L. EUR 70,000 for changing a customer's electricity and gas supply company without their consent. This decision highlights the importance of obtaining user approval before making changes to their services.

What happened

SUMINISTRADOR IBÉRICO DE ENERGÍA, S.L. changed a customer's electricity and gas supply company without obtaining their consent.

Who was affected

The affected person was a customer of SUMINISTRADOR IBÉRICO DE ENERGÍA, S.L. whose service was changed without their permission.

What the authority found

The DPA ruled that the company violated GDPR by failing to obtain consent before changing the customer's service.

Why this matters

This ruling emphasizes the need for companies to secure user consent before making service changes. It serves as a reminder for businesses to prioritize transparency and user approval in their operations.

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Art. 6(1) GDPR
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 70,000 on SUMINISTRADOR IBÉRICO DE ENERGÍA, S.L.. A customer had filed a complaint with the DPA due to the fact that the controller carried out a change of their electricity and gas supply company without obtaining their consent beforehand.

Details

Fine Date

7 September 2023

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€70,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-2036

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