Ama S.p.a. – €239,000 Fine (Italy, 2023)
Ama S.p.a. was fined for placing cookies on users' devices without their consent. This is important because it emphasizes that companies must ask for permission before using tracking technologies. It reminds businesses to prioritize user consent in their online practices.
What happened
Ama S.p.a. placed cookies on users' devices before obtaining their consent.
Who was affected
Users of Ama S.p.a.'s online services who were tracked without their permission.
What the authority found
The authority determined that Ama S.p.a. violated GDPR by not securing consent before using cookies.
Why this matters
This ruling reinforces the necessity for businesses to obtain user consent before implementing cookies. It serves as a cautionary tale for all companies using online tracking.
GDPR Articles Cited
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The case involved unauthorized processing of health data related to burials, not related to cookies or consent mechanisms.
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 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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