Cluster S.r.l. – €18,000 Fine (Italy, 2023)
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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The case involved improper handling of sensitive data in educational materials, unrelated to cookies or consent mechanisms.
Violations (1)
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.
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Details
Fine Date
16 November 2023
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€18,000
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-7436About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Cluster S.r.l. - Italy (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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