RCS Mediagroup S.p.a. – €40,660 Fine (Italy, 2023)
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RCS Mediagroup S.p.a. was fined €40,660 for publishing images of a person without proper consent. The Italian DPA found that the company did not have a valid legal basis for using the images, which violates privacy rules. This ruling stresses the importance of obtaining consent before using individuals' images.
What happened
RCS Mediagroup published images of an individual without a valid legal basis.
Who was affected
The individual whose images were published by RCS Mediagroup without consent.
What the authority found
The Italian DPA ruled that RCS Mediagroup violated GDPR by failing to obtain proper consent for the use of images.
Why this matters
This case reinforces the need for companies to secure consent before using personal images. It serves as a reminder that privacy rights must be respected in all marketing and media practices.
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National Law Articles
The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 40,000 on RCS Mediagroup S.p.a. for publishing images of an individual without a valid legal basis.
Violations (1)
Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.
Art. 6(1) GDPR
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for RCS Mediagroup S.p.a. in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Fine Date
8 June 2023
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€40,660
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. RCS Mediagroup S.p.a. - Italy (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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