AVON COSMETICS – €60,000 Fine (Spain, 2019)
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AVON COSMETICS was fined for processing a consumer's data without verifying their identity, leading to fraudulent use. This case matters because it shows the risks of not properly handling personal data, which can lead to fraud and financial issues for individuals.
What happened
AVON COSMETICS processed a consumer's data without verifying identity, resulting in fraudulent use.
Who was affected
A consumer whose personal data was used fraudulently due to AVON's inadequate verification processes.
What the authority found
The Spanish authority fined AVON for processing personal data without a valid legal basis, leading to identity fraud.
Why this matters
This case serves as a warning to businesses about the importance of verifying identities before processing personal data, to prevent fraud and protect consumer rights.
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A consumer claimed that AVON COSMETICS had unlawfully processed his data without adequately verifying his identity, which led to his data being erroneously entered in a register of claims, preventing him from working with his bank. As a result, a third party fraudulently used the consumers personal data.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for AVON COSMETICS in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
16 August 2019
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€60,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. AVON COSMETICS - Spain (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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