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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Fine

A.C. Group S.r.l.s. was fined for not obtaining proper consent before using third-party cookies on their website. They failed to respect users' rights regarding their personal data. This case is important because it shows that businesses must prioritize user consent and transparency.

What happened

A.C. Group S.r.l.s. used third-party cookies without obtaining consent from users.

Who was affected

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

What the authority found

The Garante per la protezione dei dati personali found that the company violated GDPR by not securing proper consent for cookie usage.

Why this matters

This fine highlights the necessity for businesses to obtain clear consent before using cookies. Companies should review their cookie policies to ensure compliance with GDPR.

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 involves unsolicited telemarketing calls and issues with data subject rights, not related to cookies or consent.

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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