# VODAFONE ONO, S.A.U.: Insufficient legal basis for data processing

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Spanish Data Protection Authority (aepd)
- Date: 2023-03-10
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-1775
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/47890
- Topics: Controllers, Personal Data, IP Address, Processing Agreement, Telecommunications, Data Controller, Processing, Supervisory Authorities

## Summary

The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on VODAFONE ONO, S.A.U.. The controller had carried out a credit check on an individual without there being a customer relationship or other affiliation. The personal data of the data subject was thus processed without a legal basis.The original fine of EUR 50,000 was reduced to EUR 40,000 for voluntary payment.

## Full text

The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on VODAFONE ONO, S.A.U.. The controller had carried out a credit check on an individual without there being a customer relationship or other affiliation. The personal data of the data subject was thus processed without a legal basis.The original fine of EUR 50,000 was reduced to EUR 40,000 for voluntary payment.

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

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