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VODAFONE ESPAÑA, S.A.U. – €5,000 Fine (Spain, 2021)
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Vodafone España failed to respond to an investigation by the Spanish data protection authority. This lack of cooperation led to a fine of €5,000. It shows that companies must comply with data requests or face penalties.
What happened
Vodafone España did not respond to an information request from the Spanish data protection authority.
Who was affected
The company was affected by the investigation and subsequent fine.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that Vodafone's failure to respond hindered their functions, violating GDPR rules.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of responding to data authority inquiries. Companies should ensure they have processes in place to comply with such requests.
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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 (0)
No other enforcement actions found for VODAFONE ESPAÑA, S.A.U. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
20 May 2021
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€5,000
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-3523About this data
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