Regione Lombardia – €50,000 Fine (Italy, 2025)

€50,000Garante per la protezione dei dati personali29 April 2025Italy
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Regione Lombardia was fined €50,000 for mishandling employee data without proper consent mechanisms. This ruling is significant because it shows that even public institutions must follow strict data protection rules.

What happened

The Italian DPA fined Regione Lombardia for failing to comply with data protection requirements when processing employee data.

Who was affected

Employees whose personal data was processed without proper consent were affected.

What the authority found

The authority found that Regione Lombardia did not meet GDPR standards for processing personal data, particularly regarding consent and transparency.

Why this matters

This case underscores the importance of having clear consent processes for handling employee data. Organizations should review their data practices to ensure compliance with GDPR.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 6(GDPR)
Art. 25(GDPR)
Art. 28(GDPR)
Art. 35(GDPR)
Art. 5(1) GDPR
Art. 5(1)(c) GDPR
Art. 5(1)(e) GDPR
Art. 88(GDPR)
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Art. 5(1)(c) GDPR
Art. 5(1)(e) GDPR
Art. 5(1) GDPR
Art. 6(GDPR)
Art. 25(GDPR)
Art. 28(GDPR)
Art. 35(GDPR)
Art. 88(GDPR)

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National Law Articles

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Article 4 d. lgs. 300/1970
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Full Legal Summary
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The Italian DPA imposed a fine of EUR 50,000 on the Regione Lombardia. The controller tracked its employees' browser activities, including private ones, without a sufficient legal basis.

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

Details

Fine Date

29 April 2025

Authority

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

Fine Amount

€50,000

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Regione Lombardia - Italy (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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