# Vodafone España, S.A.U.: Insufficient fulfilment of data subjects rights

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Spanish Data Protection Authority (aepd)
- Date: 2021-10-19
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-879
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/46994
- Topics: Right to Object, Direct Marketing, IP Address, Telecommunications, Personal Data, Processing Agreement, Consent, Law Enforcement, Supervisory Authorities

## Summary

The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 70,000 on VODAFONE ESPAÑA, S.A.U.. A data subject had filed a complaint with the DPA for having received promotional emails from Vodafone without having expressly consented to this and without having had a prior contractual relationship. The data subject then objected to receiving future e-mails. Vodafone confirmed the objection. Nonetheless, the data subject received four advertising e-mails a few months later. The fine consists of EUR 50,000 for

## Full text

The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 70,000 on VODAFONE ESPAÑA, S.A.U.. A data subject had filed a complaint with the DPA for having received promotional emails from Vodafone without having expressly consented to this and without having had a prior contractual relationship. The data subject then objected to receiving future e-mails. Vodafone confirmed the objection. Nonetheless, the data subject received four advertising e-mails a few months later. The fine consists of EUR 50,000 for a violation of Art. 21 GDPR and EUR 20,000 for a violation of Art. 21 LSSI.

GDPR Articles: Art. 21 GDPR, Art. 21 LSSI
Industry: Media, Telecoms and Broadcasting

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