Vodafone România SA – €4,000 Fine (Romania, 2020)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Vodafone Romania was fined for not responding to customer requests to access and delete their data. The company couldn't prove it handled these requests properly. This highlights the importance of respecting customer data rights under GDPR.
What happened
Vodafone Romania failed to respond to customer requests for data access and deletion.
Who was affected
Customers who requested access to and deletion of their personal data from Vodafone Romania.
What the authority found
The Romanian DPA fined Vodafone for not fulfilling data access and erasure requests, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This case underscores the necessity for companies to have clear procedures for handling data requests. Businesses should ensure they can demonstrate compliance with GDPR to avoid penalties.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Romanian DPA (ANSPDCP) imposed a fine in the amount of EUR 4,000 on Vodafone România SA. The fine was imposed as a result of complaints alleging that the operator failed to respond to requests for access and erasure of data. The operator could not provide any evidence for exonaration.
Related Enforcement Actions (2)
Other enforcement actions involving Vodafone România SA in RO
Fine
€4K
Details
Fine Date
23 November 2020
Authority
Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal
Fine Amount
€4,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-451
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Vodafone România SA - Romania (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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