Region of Campania – €4,000 Fine (Italy, 2020)

€4,000Garante per la protezione dei dati personali29 July 2020Italy
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Fine

General GDPR enforcement action

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The Region of Campania was fined €4,000 for posting personal details from legal proceedings on its website. This breach of privacy rules highlights the importance of protecting personal information online. Public authorities must ensure they don't expose individuals' private data.

What happened

The Region of Campania published personal details from legal proceedings on its website.

Who was affected

Individuals whose names, residences, and claim amounts were exposed online.

What the authority found

The data protection authority fined the Region of Campania for violating GDPR by improperly disclosing personal data.

Why this matters

This case underscores the need for public authorities to safeguard personal data and avoid unnecessary exposure online. It serves as a reminder to review data handling practices.

GDPR Articles Cited

Art. 5(GDPR)
Art. 6(GDPR)
Full Legal Summary
Detailed

Publication of an enforcement order in civil proceedings on the Region's website. The document listed the names and place of residence and the amount of the claim.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Region of Campania in IT

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

Details

Fine Date

29 July 2020

Authority

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

Fine Amount

€4,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-379

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Region of Campania - Italy (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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