ORANGE ESPAGNE S.A.U. – €200,000 Fine (Spain, 2024)
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Orange Espagne S.A.U. was fined €200,000 for giving a duplicate SIM card to a fraudster without checking their identity or getting consent. This mistake allowed the fraudster to access a person's bank account and make unauthorized transactions. It highlights the importance of verifying identities before sharing sensitive information.
What happened
Orange Espagne S.A.U. shared a duplicate SIM card with an unauthorized third party without verifying their identity.
Who was affected
A person whose SIM card was duplicated and used by a fraudster to access their bank account.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority found that Orange Espagne failed to obtain consent and verify the identity of the third party, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This case shows that companies must take extra care when handling personal information to prevent fraud. It serves as a reminder for businesses to implement strict identity verification processes.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 200,000 on Orange Espagne S.A.U.. A person had filed a complaint with the DPA because the company had given a duplicate of their SIM card to an unauthorized fraudulent third party without their consent. During its investigation, the DPA found that the company failed to verify the identity of the third party or obtain the data subject's consent to share their data. This allowed the fraudsters to gain access to the data subject's bank account and make unauthorized transactions.
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Fine
€200K
Details
Fine Date
23 January 2024
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€200,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2250
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. ORANGE ESPAGNE S.A.U. - Spain (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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