Vodafone Romania S.A. – €15,000 Fine (Romania, 2025)
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Vodafone Romania S.A. was fined €15,000 for not protecting customer data properly. They repeatedly shared personal information like names and email addresses because of poor security practices. This case highlights the importance of having strong security measures to protect customer information.
What happened
Vodafone Romania S.A. disclosed personal data due to inadequate security measures.
Who was affected
Customers whose names, email addresses, and customer numbers were improperly shared.
What the authority found
The Romanian DPA found that Vodafone failed to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that companies must prioritize data security to avoid breaches. Small businesses should regularly review their security practices to protect customer information.
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The Romanian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 15,000 on Vodafone Romania S.A. Personal data such as names, email addresses and customer numbers were repeatedly disclosed due to inadequate security measures, e.g. the unauthorized sending of invoice details or incorrect use of the “BCC” function. During its investigation, the DPA found that the controller had failed to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data.
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Other enforcement actions involving Vodafone Romania S.A. in RO
Fine
€15K
Details
Fine Date
20 January 2025
Authority
Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal
Fine Amount
€15,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Vodafone Romania S.A. - Romania (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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