Region of Campania – €4,000 Fine (Italy, 2020)
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
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
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Region of Campania - Italy (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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