Comune di Palma di Montechiaro – €3,000 Fine (Italy, 2025)
The Municipality of Palma di Montechiaro was fined for not appointing a Data Protection Officer (DPO) and failing to share their contact details with the data protection authority. This matters because having a DPO is important for ensuring that organizations handle personal data properly. Small businesses should understand that appointing a DPO can help them comply with data protection laws and avoid fines.
What happened
The Municipality of Palma di Montechiaro failed to appoint a Data Protection Officer and did not communicate their contact details to the data protection authority.
Who was affected
Visitors and residents whose personal data is managed by the Municipality of Palma di Montechiaro were affected.
What the authority found
The data protection authority ruled that the municipality violated GDPR rules by not appointing a DPO and not providing their contact information.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of appointing a DPO for compliance with data protection laws. Small businesses should ensure they have a designated person for data protection to avoid similar issues.
GDPR Articles Cited
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National Law Articles
The municipality of Palma di Montechiaro (the controller) did not communicate the contact details of its DPO to the DPA. The DPA investigated and found that the controller did not appoint a DPO. The controller eventually appointed a DPO after the DPA notified it of the investigation. The DPA held that the controller violated Articles 37(1) and (7) by failing to appoint a DPO and to communicate their contact details to the DPA. The DPA issued a €3,000 fine.
Violations (1)
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Art. 6(1) GDPR
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Comune di Palma di Montechiaro in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Fine Date
27 March 2025
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€3,000
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-9353About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Comune di Palma di Montechiaro - Italy (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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