VODAFONE ESPAÑA, S.A.U. – €50,000 Fine (Spain, 2021)
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
National Law Articles
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)
Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.
Art. 6(1) GDPR
Related Enforcement Actions (2)
Other enforcement actions involving VODAFONE ESPAÑA, S.A.U. in ES
Fine
€50K
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Details
Fine Date
18 May 2021
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€50,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-195
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-3525About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. VODAFONE ESPAÑA, S.A.U. - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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