Citynews S.p.A. – €15,000 Fine (Italy, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Citynews S.p.A. was fined EUR 15,000 for publishing an article that included health information about a person without proper permission. This matters because it highlights the importance of respecting privacy when sharing sensitive information. Companies need to ensure they have a valid reason before using personal data.
What happened
Citynews S.p.A. published an article that included health data of an individual without a valid legal basis.
Who was affected
The person whose health data was published in the article.
What the authority found
The Italian DPA ruled that Citynews S.p.A. violated GDPR's requirement for lawful processing of personal data.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder that companies must handle sensitive data carefully and have a valid reason for sharing it. It reinforces the need for businesses to prioritize privacy in their operations.
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The Italian DPA has fined Citynews S.p.A. EUR 15,000. The controller had published an article in a newspaper reporting on the arrest of an individual, including health data of the data subject without a valid legal basis.
Violations (1)
Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.
Art. 6(1) GDPR
Related Enforcement Actions (1)
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Details
Fine Date
14 April 2023
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€15,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1977
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Citynews S.p.A. - Italy (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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