Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy – €15,000 Fine (Italy, 2026)
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The Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy was fined for improperly posting a ranking list of job candidates online, which included personal data. Even after being requested to remove it, the list reappeared on a third-party site. This case highlights the need for government bodies to protect personal information.
What happened
The ministry published a ranking list of job candidates online that included personal data.
Who was affected
Job candidates whose personal information was included in the ranking list were affected.
What the authority found
The data protection authority fined the ministry for failing to adequately protect personal data after it was requested to be removed.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the importance of data protection for public institutions. Government agencies must ensure that personal data is handled and removed properly to avoid breaches.
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Details
Fine Date
26 February 2026
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€15,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
3119
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy - Italy (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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