TELEFONICA MOVILES ESPAÑA, S.A.U. – €48,000 Fine (Spain, 2019)

€48,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos1 January 2019Spain
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Fine

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Telefonica Moviles España, S.A.U. was fined for charging a customer's bank account while showing another person's data on the invoice. This mistake led to a fine, emphasizing the need for careful handling of personal data to prevent mix-ups.

What happened

Telefonica Moviles España charged a customer's account while displaying another person's personal data on the invoice.

Who was affected

The affected individuals were customers whose personal data was incorrectly displayed on invoices.

What the authority found

The authority fined Telefonica Moviles España for not ensuring personal data accuracy, violating GDPR's principles.

Why this matters

This case underscores the importance of maintaining accurate customer data to prevent privacy breaches. Businesses should regularly audit their data handling processes to avoid similar issues.

GDPR Articles Cited

Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
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Detailed

The claimant's bank account was charged by the company with two invoices for the services he had contracted, however, displaying personal data of another customer. The initial fine of EUR 60.000 was reduced to EUR 48.000.

Details

Fine Date

1 January 2019

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€48,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-133

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