Ama S.p.a. – €239,000 Fine (Italy, 2023)
Ama S.p.a. faced a significant fine for mishandling sensitive health data related to burials. This ruling is crucial as it underscores the importance of protecting sensitive information. Companies should ensure they have strict data handling practices to avoid hefty penalties.
What happened
Ama S.p.a. was fined for improperly processing sensitive health data without adequate safeguards.
Who was affected
Families and individuals whose health data was mishandled were affected.
What the authority found
The authority determined that Ama S.p.a. violated GDPR by failing to implement necessary data protection measures.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the critical need for businesses to prioritize data security, especially when handling sensitive information. Companies must review their data protection strategies to prevent similar issues.
GDPR Articles Cited
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The investigation addressed the handling of sensitive health data related to burials in cemeteries, focusing on data processing roles and confidentiality, not cookies.
Violations (1)
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Art. 6(1) GDPR
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Ama S.p.a. in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Fine Date
27 April 2023
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€239,000
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-6059About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Ama S.p.a. - Italy (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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