Amiu s.p.a. – €200,000 Fine (Italy, 2022)
Amiu S.p.A. was fined for posting images from surveillance cameras on Facebook that showed identifiable individuals. The company did not have a valid reason for sharing these images and failed to follow proper data protection rules. This case serves as a reminder that companies must be careful when sharing any personal information online.
What happened
Amiu S.p.A. shared identifiable images from its surveillance cameras on Facebook without a valid legal basis.
Who was affected
Individuals who were identifiable in the images posted by Amiu S.p.A.
What the authority found
The Italian DPA found that Amiu violated data protection rules by not having a valid legal basis for processing the images and not appointing a data protection officer.
Why this matters
This case shows that companies must have clear legal justifications for sharing personal information. Businesses should review their data sharing practices to ensure compliance with data protection laws.
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Details
Fine Date
28 April 2022
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€200,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Amiu s.p.a. - Italy (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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