Cluster S.r.l. – €18,000 Fine (Italy, 2023)

€18,000Garante per la protezione dei dati personali16 November 2023Italy
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Fine

Cluster S.r.l. was fined for mishandling sensitive data, which included using third-party cookies without consent. This case underscores the need for companies to handle personal data responsibly. It serves as a reminder for businesses to be cautious with user information.

What happened

Cluster S.r.l. improperly handled sensitive data and used third-party cookies without user consent.

Who was affected

Users whose sensitive data was improperly managed by Cluster S.r.l. were affected.

What the authority found

The Garante per la protezione dei dati personali ruled that the company violated GDPR by failing to protect sensitive data and not obtaining consent for cookies.

Why this matters

This ruling stresses the importance of data protection and consent in handling user information. Businesses should ensure they have robust data handling practices and clear consent mechanisms.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 5(1)(f) GDPR
Art. 32(1)(b) GDPR
Art. 32(1)(d) GDPR
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Art. 5(1)(f) GDPR
Art. 32(1)(b) GDPR
Art. 32(1)(d) GDPR

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Detailed

The case involved improper handling of sensitive data in educational materials, unrelated to cookies or consent mechanisms.

Violations (1)

Third-Party Cookies Without Consent
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Third-party tracking cookies or scripts are loaded without obtaining prior user consent.

Art. 13, 14 GDPR

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Cluster S.r.l. in IT

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

16 November 2023

Authority

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

Fine Amount

€18,000

GDPRhub ID

gdprhub-7436

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Cluster S.r.l. - Italy (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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