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Community of Francavilla Fontana – €10,000 Fine (Italy, 2020)

€10,000Garante per la protezione dei dati personali15 January 2020Italy
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The Community of Francavilla Fontana was fined for sharing personal health information about someone involved in a court trial on its website. This violation of privacy rules shows the importance of handling sensitive data carefully. It serves as a warning for local governments to protect personal information.

What happened

The community published personal health data related to a court trial on its website.

Who was affected

Individuals whose health data was published without consent.

What the authority found

The Garante ruled that the community violated GDPR rules by improperly disclosing personal health information.

Why this matters

This case highlights the need for organizations to be cautious when sharing sensitive information. Local authorities must ensure they comply with data protection laws to avoid fines.

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The community published on its website information about a court trial, including personal data such as health data about a data subject.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Community of Francavilla Fontana in IT

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

15 January 2020

Authority

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

Fine Amount

€10,000

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