ENDESA ENERGIA, S.A.U. – €200,000 Fine (Spain, 2025)

€200,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos17 July 2025Spain
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ENDESA ENERGIA, S.A.U. received a EUR 200,000 fine from the Spanish data protection authority for mistakenly linking two unrelated customers, which led to one customer's energy supply being cut off. This incident shows how important it is for companies to handle personal data accurately.

What happened

ENDESA ENERGIA, S.A.U. mistakenly linked two unrelated parties, causing a third party to lose their energy supply contract.

Who was affected

A third party whose energy supply contract was terminated due to the error made by ENDESA ENERGIA, S.A.U.

What the authority found

The authority determined that ENDESA ENERGIA, S.A.U. violated data protection rules by mishandling personal data.

Why this matters

This ruling emphasizes the need for energy companies and others to ensure accurate data management to prevent negative impacts on customers. It serves as a warning that errors can lead to significant financial penalties.

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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 200,000 on ENDESA ENERGIA, S.A.U. The controller mistakenly linked two unrelated parties, resulting in a third party having its energy supply contract terminated.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for ENDESA ENERGIA, S.A.U. in ES

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

17 July 2025

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€200,000

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