Lex Iuris S.r.l. – €15,000 Fine (Italy, 2026)

€15,000Garante per la protezione dei dati personali12 February 2026Italy
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General GDPR enforcement action

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Lex Iuris S.r.l. was fined EUR 15,000 for sending promotional emails to people without their consent after mistakenly adding them to a marketing list. This is important because it emphasizes that companies must get permission before contacting individuals for marketing purposes. Failing to do so can result in significant fines.

What happened

Lex Iuris S.r.l. sent promotional emails to individuals after incorrectly transferring their email addresses to a marketing list without consent.

Who was affected

Individuals whose email addresses were added to the marketing list without their permission were affected.

What the authority found

The Italian DPA ruled that Lex Iuris S.r.l. violated GDPR by not having a valid legal basis for processing personal data and failing to respond to requests from individuals.

Why this matters

This ruling serves as a reminder for businesses to obtain explicit consent before sending marketing communications. Companies should review their email practices to ensure compliance with data protection laws.

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Insufficient legal basis for data processing

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Lex Iuris 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

€15,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

3090

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