Amiu s.p.a. – €200,000 Fine (Italy, 2022)

€200,000Garante per la protezione dei dati personali28 April 2022Italy
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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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Full Legal Summary
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The case involved video surveillance and data processing without proper legal basis, unrelated to cookies or consent mechanisms.

Violations (1)

Cookies Placed Before Consent
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Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.

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Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Amiu s.p.a. in IT

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

Details

Fine Date

28 April 2022

Authority

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

Fine Amount

€200,000

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