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

This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.

Based s.r.l. was fined €12,000 for not responding properly to a former employee's request for access to their personal data. This case matters because it highlights the rights of individuals to access their information. Businesses should be prepared to handle such requests promptly and correctly.

What happened

The company failed to adequately respond to a request for access and deletion of personal data from a former employee.

Who was affected

A former employee who wanted to access and delete their personal data related to their email account.

What the authority found

The Italian DPA found that Based s.r.l. did not comply with the requirements for responding to data access requests under GDPR.

Why this matters

This case underscores the importance of having robust processes in place for handling data access requests. Companies should ensure they are ready to respond to such inquiries to avoid penalties.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 15(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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National Law Articles

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Art. 122 Codice Privacy
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Full Legal Summary
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The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 12,000 on Based s.r.l. A former employee requested access to his personal data relating to his email account, as well as the deletion of this data. The controller failed to respond adequately to the request and also failed to provide the data subject with its privacy policy.

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

ETid-3083

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