Vodafone España, S.A.U. – €36,000 Fine (Spain, 2019)

€36,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos25 October 2019Spain
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Vodafone España was fined €36,000 for using a person's data to provide services and demand payment without their consent. The company processed the data after the individual had refused their services. This case emphasizes the need for businesses to respect customer consent when handling personal data.

What happened

Vodafone España processed a person's data to provide services and seek payment without their consent.

Who was affected

The individual whose data was used by Vodafone España without consent after refusing their services.

What the authority found

The Spanish data protection authority fined Vodafone España for processing personal data without a valid legal basis, violating GDPR.

Why this matters

This case highlights the importance of obtaining clear consent before processing personal data. Businesses should ensure they have a valid legal basis for data processing to avoid fines.

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The claimant, whose data had been provided to the company by his daughter, as authorised by him, received a call from the company offering its services, which he refused. However, Vodafone España proceeded to providing him services and seeking payment from him, so Vodafone España had processed the claimant's personal data without his consent.

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Oct 2019

Fine

€36K

Details

Fine Date

25 October 2019

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€36,000

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