A.C. Group S.r.l.s. – €10,000 Fine (Italy, 2023)

€10,000Garante per la protezione dei dati personali26 October 2023Italy
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A.C. Group S.r.l.s. was fined for using third-party cookies without getting proper consent from users. This case matters because it shows that companies must be transparent about cookie usage and respect user privacy. Failing to do so can lead to significant fines.

What happened

A.C. Group S.r.l.s. was fined for using third-party cookies without obtaining user consent.

Who was affected

Users of A.C. Group's website who were tracked by third-party cookies were affected.

What the authority found

The authority found that the company violated GDPR by not securing consent for third-party cookies, breaching data protection rules.

Why this matters

This case serves as a warning to businesses about the importance of obtaining user consent for cookies. Companies should review their cookie policies to ensure compliance and avoid hefty fines.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 7(GDPR)
Art. 12(GDPR)
Art. 13(GDPR)
Art. 14(GDPR)
Art. 24(GDPR)
Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 5(2) GDPR
Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR
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Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 5(2) GDPR
Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 7(GDPR)
Art. 12(GDPR)
Art. 13(GDPR)
Art. 14(GDPR)
Art. 24(GDPR)

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National Law Articles

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Article 130 of the Italian Privacy Code
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Full Legal Summary
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The case concerns unsolicited telemarketing calls and not cookie or consent violations.

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 A.C. Group S.r.l.s. in IT

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

Details

Fine Date

26 October 2023

Authority

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

Fine Amount

€10,000

GDPRhub ID

gdprhub-7486

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