Università Telematica e-Campus – €50,000 Fine (Italy, 2026)

€50,000Garante per la protezione dei dati personali29 January 2026Italy
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General GDPR enforcement action

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Università Telematica e-Campus was fined €50,000 for using a facial recognition system to track attendance in online classes without proper legal grounds. This matters because it shows that companies must have a valid reason to collect personal data, especially sensitive information like facial images.

What happened

The Italian DPA fined Università Telematica e-Campus for using facial recognition to control attendance without a valid legal basis.

Who was affected

Students attending online classes at Università Telematica e-Campus were affected by the facial recognition tracking.

What the authority found

The authority found that the university did not have a sufficient legal basis for processing personal data, violating GDPR principles.

Why this matters

This case highlights the importance of having a clear legal reason for processing personal data. It serves as a warning for educational institutions and other companies to ensure compliance with data protection rules.

GDPR Articles Cited
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Art. 25(GDPR)
Art. 5(1)(c) GDPR
Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR
Art. 9(1)(g) GDPR
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Art. 5(1) c) GDPR
e) GDPR
Art. 6(1) c) GDPR
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(3) GDPR
Art. 9(1) g) GDPR
Art. 25(GDPR)

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Insufficient legal basis for data processing

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Università Telematica e-Campus in IT

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

Details

Fine Date

29 January 2026

Authority

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

Fine Amount

€50,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

3076

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