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Curenergía Comercializador de último recurso – €75,000 Fine (Spain, 2019)

€75,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos28 November 2019Spain
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Curenergía was fined for using a former customer's personal data to enter into a new electricity supply contract without permission. This matters because it shows that companies must have consent to use personal information, even from past customers.

What happened

Curenergía used personal data from a former customer to create a new contract without consent.

Who was affected

The individual whose personal data was used without permission by Curenergía.

What the authority found

The authority found that Curenergía violated data protection rules by using personal data without consent.

Why this matters

This ruling highlights the importance of obtaining consent for using personal data. Companies should ensure they have clear permission before using any customer's information.

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An individual filed a complaint against the company alleging that the company had used its personal data as a former customer, such as first and last name, VAT identification number and address, to enter into an electricity supply contract.

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No other enforcement actions found for Curenergía Comercializador de último recurso in ES

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

28 November 2019

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€75,000

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