Cavauto S.R.L. – €10,000 Fine (Italy, 2020)
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Cavauto S.R.L. was fined €10,000 for accessing a former employee's browser history on a work computer without permission. This breach of privacy highlights the importance of respecting employee data rights, even after they leave the company. Businesses should ensure they have proper consent before accessing personal data.
What happened
Cavauto S.R.L. accessed a former employee's browser history on a work computer without consent.
Who was affected
A former employee whose browser history was accessed without permission.
What the authority found
The Italian data protection authority fined the company for violating GDPR by accessing personal data without a valid legal basis.
Why this matters
This fine emphasizes the need for companies to respect employee privacy and obtain consent before accessing personal data. It serves as a reminder to review data access policies, especially concerning former employees.
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Access to personal data of a former employee (containing his browser history) on his work computer.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Cavauto S.R.L. in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
10 August 2020
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€10,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Cavauto S.R.L. - Italy (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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