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

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Spanish Data Protection Authority (aepd)
- Date: 2021-11-23
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-936
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/47051
- Topics: Personal Data, Controllers, Processing Agreement, Telecommunications, Consent, Processing, International Transfer, Data Controller, Supervisory Authorities, Law Enforcement

## Summary

The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine on Vodafone España, S.A.U.. A data subject had filed a complaint with the DPA as the controller had transferred her cell phone line to another person without her consent due to a technical error. In addition, the data subject's account was debited with amounts that belonged to a third party's phone line. The DPA found that Vodafone had unlawfully processed the data subject's data. The original fine of EUR 50,000 was reduced to EUR 40,000 due to voluntary

## Full text

The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine on Vodafone España, S.A.U.. A data subject had filed a complaint with the DPA as the controller had transferred her cell phone line to another person without her consent due to a technical error. In addition, the data subject's account was debited with amounts that belonged to a third party's phone line. The DPA found that Vodafone had unlawfully processed the data subject's data. The original fine of EUR 50,000 was reduced to EUR 40,000 due to voluntary payment.

GDPR Articles: Art. 6 (1) GDPR
Industry: Media, Telecoms and Broadcasting

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