Merlini s.r.l. – €200,000 Fine (Italy, 2020)
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Italy's data protection authority fined Merlini s.r.l. EUR 200,000 for improper telemarketing practices. The company used a third-party provider without having the right agreements in place and lacked a valid reason to process personal data. This case highlights the importance of having proper contracts and legal bases for data processing.
What happened
Merlini s.r.l. conducted telemarketing without sufficient legal basis and proper agreements with a third-party provider.
Who was affected
Individuals contacted through telemarketing campaigns conducted by Merlini s.r.l. on behalf of Wind Tre S.p.A.
What the authority found
The Italian authority found Merlini s.r.l. violated GDPR by lacking valid legal bases and proper contracts for data processing.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for companies to ensure they have appropriate legal grounds and contracts when using third-party services for data processing. It serves as a reminder to review telemarketing practices for compliance with data protection laws.
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The company had carried out telemarketing activities on behalf of Wind Tre S.p.A. through a third party provider as data processor without sufficient legal basis fpr data processing (Art. 5-7 GDPR) and without sufficient contractual agreements (Art. 28, 29 GDPR) with the third party provider.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Merlini s.r.l. in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
13 July 2020
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€200,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Merlini s.r.l. - Italy (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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