Based s.r.l. – €12,000 Fine (Italy, 2026)

€12,000Garante per la protezione dei dati personali12 February 2026Italy
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General GDPR enforcement action

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Based s.r.l. was fined €12,000 for failing to respond properly to a former employee's request for their personal data. This case is significant because it shows that companies must respect individuals' rights to access and delete their data.

What happened

A former employee requested access to their personal data and deletion of that data, but Based s.r.l. did not respond adequately.

Who was affected

The former employee whose personal data was not properly handled.

What the authority found

The Italian DPA found that Based s.r.l. failed to comply with legal requirements for responding to data access and deletion requests.

Why this matters

This case underscores the importance of having clear processes in place to handle data requests from employees and customers.

GDPR Articles Cited
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Art. 12(GDPR)
Art. 13(GDPR)
Art. 15(GDPR)
Art. 17(GDPR)
Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
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Art. 5(1) a) GDPR
Art. 12(GDPR)
Art. 13(GDPR)
Art. 15(GDPR)
Art. 17(GDPR)

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Insufficient fulfilment of data subjects rights

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Based s.r.l. in IT

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

Details

Fine Date

12 February 2026

Authority

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

Fine Amount

€12,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

3083

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