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Sapienza Università di Roma – €30,000 Fine (Italy, 2020)
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The Italian Data Protection Authority fined Sapienza Università di Roma €30,000 for failing to protect the personal information of whistleblowers. The university did not have proper security measures in place to restrict access to sensitive data. This case highlights the importance of safeguarding personal information, especially in whistleblower situations.
What happened
Sapienza Università di Roma was fined for not adequately securing the personal data of whistleblowers.
Who was affected
Two individuals who reported illegal behavior and had their personal data exposed.
What the authority found
The authority found that the university lacked sufficient technical measures to protect sensitive personal data.
Why this matters
This fine emphasizes the need for organizations to implement strong security measures to protect personal data. It serves as a warning that failing to do so can lead to significant financial penalties.
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The fine is based on the fact that, according to the data protection authority, the Sapienza Università made available online identification data of two people who had reported possible illegal behaviour to the university. This was due to the lack of adequate technical access control measures within the whisleblowing management system, which had not limited access to such data to authorized personnel only.
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Details
Fine Date
23 January 2020
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€30,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Sapienza Università di Roma - Italy (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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