Sirio S.p.A. – €1,000 Fine (Italy, 2023)

€1,000Garante per la protezione dei dati personali7 December 2023Italy
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Fine

Sirio S.p.A. was fined €1,000 for sharing an employee's personal data with a bank without their consent. This matters because it shows that companies must get permission before sharing personal information. Small business owners should ensure they have clear consent processes in place.

What happened

Sirio S.p.A. shared an employee's personal data with a bank without obtaining consent.

Who was affected

An employee whose personal data was shared without their knowledge or permission.

What the authority found

The Italian DPA found that Sirio S.p.A. violated GDPR by not having a valid legal basis for processing the employee's personal data.

Why this matters

This case highlights the importance of obtaining consent before sharing personal data. Companies should review their data-sharing practices to avoid similar issues.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 13(GDPR)
Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR
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Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR
Art. 13(GDPR)

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The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,000 on Sirio S.p.A.. An employee filed a complaint with the DPA because the controller had passed on their personal data to a bank without their consent and without informing them.

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.

Art. 6(1) GDPR

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Sirio S.p.A. in IT

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

Details

Fine Date

7 December 2023

Authority

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

Fine Amount

€1,000

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Sirio S.p.A. - Italy (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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