Vodafone España, S.A.U. – €50,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)

€50,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos3 February 2020Spain
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General GDPR enforcement action

This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.

Vodafone España sent invoices with personal information to the wrong address, violating privacy rules. This matters because it shows how important it is for companies to protect personal data and ensure it goes to the right people. The fine of €50,000 highlights the consequences of not following these rules.

What happened

Vodafone España sent invoices containing personal data to a neighbor instead of the intended recipient.

Who was affected

The person whose personal data was included in the invoices was affected.

What the authority found

The Spanish data protection authority ruled that Vodafone España violated privacy rules by mishandling personal data.

Why this matters

This case emphasizes the need for companies to handle personal data carefully and highlights the potential financial penalties for mistakes. Businesses should review their data handling practices to avoid similar issues.

GDPR Articles Cited

Art. 5(GDPR)
Full Legal Summary
Detailed

The fine was preceded by a complaint from a data subject who argued that Vodafone España had sent invoices containing his personal data, such as name, identity card and address, to its neighbour.

Violations (1)

Cookies Placed Before Consent
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Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.

Art. 6(1) GDPR

Related Enforcement Actions (20)

Other enforcement actions involving Vodafone España, S.A.U. in ES

Current
Feb 2020

Fine

€50K

Details

Fine Date

3 February 2020

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€50,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-195

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