Vodafone España, S.A.U.: Insufficient legal basis for data processing

€60,000 fine - Spanish Data Protection Authority (aepd)

€60,000 Fine

Vodafone España, S.A.U.

SPAIN

Insufficient legal basis for data processing

Mar 4, 2020 Source

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According to the AEPD, the data subject has received several SMS from a separate operator indicating the activation of a new contract. The reason for this was that an employee of Vodafone España activated a contract with a third operator on behalf of the data subject. Vodafone could not demonstrate consent or sufficient legitimate interests for this processing of personal data.

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