VODAFONE ONO, S.A.U. – €36,000 Fine (Spain, 2019)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Vodafone Ono was fined for sending a marketing email to many clients without using the blind copy feature, exposing recipients' email addresses. This matters because it highlights the importance of protecting customer privacy in email communications.
What happened
Vodafone Ono sent a marketing email without using the blind copy feature, exposing recipients' email addresses.
Who was affected
Clients who received the marketing email and had their email addresses exposed to others.
What the authority found
The Spanish Data Protection Agency fined Vodafone Ono for not safeguarding personal data, violating GDPR's integrity and confidentiality requirements.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for businesses to use proper email practices to protect customer privacy. It serves as a reminder to ensure compliance with data protection rules in all forms of communication.
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The company sent a marketing email to a large number of recipients (clients) without using the blind copy feature. The initial fine of EUR 60.000 was reduced to EUR 36.000.
Related Enforcement Actions (3)
Other enforcement actions involving VODAFONE ONO, S.A.U. in ES
Fine
€36K
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2019
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€36,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-131
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. VODAFONE ONO, S.A.U. - Spain (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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