Ama S.p.a. – €239,000 Fine (Italy, 2023)

€239,000Garante per la protezione dei dati personali27 April 2023Italy
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Fine

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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Art. 28(GDPR)
Art. 29(GDPR)
Art. 32(GDPR)
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Art. 28(GDPR)
Art. 29(GDPR)
Art. 32(GDPR)

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Full Legal Summary
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The case involved unauthorized processing of health data related to burials, not related to cookies or consent mechanisms.

Violations (1)

Cookies Placed Before Consent
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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.

Details

Fine Date

27 April 2023

Authority

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

Fine Amount

€239,000

GDPRhub ID

gdprhub-6059

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Ama S.p.a. - Italy (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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