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Vodafone España, S.A.U. – €44,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)

€44,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos7 January 2020Spain
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Vodafone España mistakenly sent a contract containing personal information to the wrong person. This mistake could lead to serious privacy concerns for the individual whose data was exposed. It serves as a reminder for businesses to double-check recipient details before sending sensitive information.

What happened

Vodafone España sent a contract with personal data to the wrong recipient.

Who was affected

The individual whose name, address, and phone number were included in the wrongly sent contract.

What the authority found

The authority found that Vodafone España violated GDPR by mishandling personal data.

Why this matters

This case highlights the risks of data breaches due to human error. Companies must implement strict data handling procedures to protect personal information.

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Art. 5(1)(f) GDPR
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The company had sent a contract with personal data, including the applicant's name, address and telephone number, to the wrong recipient.

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Jan 2020

Fine

€44K

Details

Fine Date

7 January 2020

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€44,000

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