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

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Spanish Data Protection Authority (aepd)
- Date: 2020-03-04
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-225
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/46340
- Topics: Legitimate Interest, Personal Data, Consent, Processing, Telecommunications, Supervisory Authorities

## Summary

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.

## Full text

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.

GDPR Articles: Art. 5 GDPR, Art. 6 GDPR
Industry: Media, Telecoms and Broadcasting

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