Poste Italiane S.p.a. – €12,501,000 Fine (Italy, 2026)

€12,501,000Garante per la protezione dei dati personali17 April 2026Italy
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Fine

Poste Italiane was fined €12,501,000 for unlawfully accessing user data on devices without proper consent. This ruling is crucial as it underscores the need for companies to protect user data and follow consent rules.

What happened

Poste Italiane accessed user data on devices for security purposes without proper consent.

Who was affected

Users whose data was accessed unlawfully by Poste Italiane.

What the authority found

The Italian DPA found that Poste Italiane violated GDPR by not securing user consent for accessing their data.

Why this matters

This case sets a strong precedent for the protection of user data and emphasizes the importance of obtaining consent before accessing personal information.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 6(GDPR)
Art. 13(GDPR)
Art. 25(GDPR)
Art. 32(GDPR)
Art. 35(GDPR)
Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 5(1)(e) GDPR
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR
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Art. 5(1)(e) GDPR
Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 6(GDPR)
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR
Art. 13(GDPR)
Art. 25(GDPR)
Art. 32(GDPR)
Art. 35(GDPR)

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National Law Articles

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Article 122 Italian Code transposing Article 5(3) e-Privacy Directive 2002/58

Entities Involved

Poste Italiane S.p.a.
PostePay S.p.a.
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Full Legal Summary
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The case involves unlawful access to user data on devices for security purposes, not directly related to cookie consent or tracking violations.

Details

Fine Date

17 April 2026

Authority

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

Fine Amount

€12,501,000

GDPRhub ID

gdprhub-9958

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Poste Italiane S.p.a. - Italy (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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