# DIGI SPAIN TELECOM, S.L.U.: Insufficient legal basis for data processing

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Spanish Data Protection Authority (aepd)
- Date: 2025-09-17
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-2918
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/49033
- Topics: Controllers, Telecommunications, Processing Agreement, Processing, Data Controller, Supervisory Authorities

## Summary

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.

## Full text

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

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