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DIGI SPAIN TELECOM, S.L.U. – €150,000 Fine (Spain, 2025)
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Digi Spain Telecom was fined for processing a customer's data without a proper legal basis after wrongfully rejecting their application due to identity theft. This case shows the importance of verifying information before making decisions that affect customers. Companies must ensure they have the right legal grounds for processing personal data.
What happened
Digi Spain Telecom processed personal data without a sufficient legal basis when rejecting a contract application.
Who was affected
A customer who was a victim of identity theft and had their application wrongfully denied.
What the authority found
The Spanish Data Protection Authority imposed a fine for failing to have a valid legal basis for processing the customer's data.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder for companies to verify information thoroughly before making decisions based on personal data. It highlights the need for proper data handling practices to avoid legal issues.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 150,000 on Digi Spain Telecom S.L.U. The controller rejected the application for a contract due to outstanding debt, despite this being untrue as the applicant had been the victim of identity theft. During the verification process and the decision-making process regarding acceptance of the application, data was processed without a sufficient legal basis.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for DIGI SPAIN TELECOM, S.L.U. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
17 September 2025
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€150,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2918
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. DIGI SPAIN TELECOM, S.L.U. - Spain (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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