VODAFONE ESPAÑA, S.A.U. – €5,000 Fine (Spain, 2021)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Vodafone España was fined €5,000 by the Spanish data protection authority for not responding to an official request for information. The fine was reduced to €3,000 because Vodafone paid early and accepted responsibility. This case shows the importance of cooperating with data protection authorities.
What happened
Vodafone España failed to respond to a request for information from the Spanish data protection authority.
Who was affected
The Spanish data protection authority's investigation was hindered by Vodafone's lack of response.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA fined Vodafone for not complying with an order to provide information, as required under GDPR.
Why this matters
This case highlights the necessity for companies to cooperate with data protection authorities, as non-compliance can lead to fines and reputational damage.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Spanish DPA (AEPD) launched an investigation on Vodafone, following a complaint lodged by a data subject. The AEPD then started a sanctioning proceeding against Vodafone, and in the framework of their powers, granted by Article 58(1) GDPR, asked Vodafone for information regarding the case. The AEPD, however, did not receive any response from Vodafone. The AEPD considered this behaviour as a hindering of their functions, and therefore decided to sanction Vodafone in accordance with Article 83(5)(e) GDPR, for the non-compliance with an order pursuant to Article 58(1) GDPR. For this infringement, the AEPD fined Vodafone €5000, that were reduced to €3000 for early payment and acknowledgement of responsibility.
Related Enforcement Actions (2)
Other enforcement actions involving VODAFONE ESPAÑA, S.A.U. in ES
Fine
€5K
Details
Fine Date
20 May 2021
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€5,000
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-3523About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. VODAFONE ESPAÑA, S.A.U. - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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