Vodafone España, S.A.U.
€60K($65K USD)final
Date Issued
2020-02-03
Regulation
Authority
Spanish Data Protection Authority (AEPD)
Country
Spain
Violation Type
Non-compliance with lawful basis for data processing
Currency
EUR
Violation Summary
A customer complained that the company had processed their personal data without their consent because an email was sent to them on behalf of a company regarding the purchase of a service that was actually not bought by the respective individual. The personal details of the individuals were incorporated into Vodafone España’s systems without the consent of that individual. Initially, the fine was determined to be €100,000 but was reduced to €60,000.
Articles Violated
Art. 5 GDPRArt. 6 GDPR
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Other Fines for Vodafone España, S.A.U.
| Date | Regulation | Amount (USD) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-04 | GDPR | $64,800 | Non-compliance with lawful basis for data processing |
| 2020-02-03 | GDPR | $81,000 | Non-compliance with lawful basis for data processing |
| 2020-02-03 | GDPR | $54,000 | Non-compliance with lawful basis for data processing |
| 2020-02-03 | GDPR | $81,000 | Non-compliance with lawful basis for data processing |
| 2020-02-03 | GDPR | $81,000 | Non-compliance with lawful basis for data processing |
| 2020-02-03 | GDPR | $64,800 | Non-compliance with lawful basis for data processing |
| 2020-02-03 | GDPR | $81,000 | Non-compliance with lawful basis for data processing |
| 2020-02-03 | GDPR | $54,000 | Non-compliance with lawful basis for data processing |