Vodafone España, S.A.U. – €3,000 Fine (Spain, 2021)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Vodafone España was fined €3,000 for not providing information to the Spanish Data Protection Authority on time. The fine was reduced after Vodafone admitted their mistake and paid promptly. This case shows the importance of responding quickly to data authority requests.
What happened
Vodafone España failed to provide required information to the Spanish Data Protection Authority within the deadline.
Who was affected
The case involved Vodafone España and its obligation to cooperate with the data protection authority.
What the authority found
The Spanish Data Protection Authority fined Vodafone for not meeting the deadline to supply information, as required under GDPR.
Why this matters
This fine highlights the need for companies to respond promptly to data protection authorities to avoid penalties. Timely cooperation with regulatory bodies is crucial for compliance.
GDPR Articles Cited
Failure to provide information to the Spanish DPA (AEPD) within the required timeframe in violation of Art. 58 GDPR. The original fine of EUR 5,000 was reduced by 20% EUR 3,000 due to immediate payment and admission of guilt.
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Fine
€3K
Details
Fine Date
26 May 2021
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€3,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-697
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Vodafone España, S.A.U. - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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