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Cavauto S.R.L. – €10,000 Fine (Italy, 2020)
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An Italian company was fined for improperly accessing a former employee's browsing history on their work computer. This ruling is crucial as it emphasizes the importance of respecting employee privacy.
What happened
Cavauto S.R.L. accessed personal browsing data of a former employee without proper justification.
Who was affected
The former employee whose personal browsing history was accessed without consent.
What the authority found
The authority found that the company violated privacy rules by accessing the employee's personal data.
Why this matters
This case serves as a warning to employers about the risks of mishandling employee data. Companies must ensure they have valid reasons and consent before accessing personal information.
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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
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Cavauto S.R.L. - Italy (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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