Enforcement
EN DIGI SPAIN TELECOM, S.L.U.: Insufficient legal basis for data processing
€150,000 fine - Spanish Data Protection Authority (aepd)
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 150,000 on Digi Spain Telecom S.L.U. The controller rejected the application for a contract due to outstanding debt, despite this being untrue as the applicant had been the victim of identity theft. During the verification process and the decision-making process regarding acceptance of the application, data was processed without a sufficient legal basis.
GDPR Articles: Art. 6 (1) GDPR
Industry: Media, Telecoms and Broadcasting