Ministero dell’Economia e delle Finanze – €12,000 Fine (Italy, 2026)
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The Ministero dell’Economia e delle Finanze was fined €12,000 for revealing sensitive medical information about candidates in a recruitment process. This is significant because it shows that organizations must protect personal information, especially health-related data.
What happened
The Ministero published a list of candidates that included details about exemptions from medical tests, revealing sensitive information.
Who was affected
Candidates in a recruitment competition were affected by the disclosure of their medical conditions.
What the authority found
The Italian DPA found that the Ministero violated GDPR by exposing sensitive personal data without proper safeguards.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of safeguarding sensitive information in recruitment processes. Organizations should implement strict data protection measures.
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The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 12,000 on the Ministero dell’Economia e delle Finanze. The controller had been running an 'open competition, based on qualifications and examinations, for the recruitment of a total of (...)'. The competition comprises a preliminary selection test and subsequent stages. By law, individuals with certain medical conditions may be exempt from certain tests. After the preliminary selection, the controller published a list of candidates eligible for the next round, which was visible to all applicants. This list noted which candidates had been exempted from certain tests, allowing conclusions to be drawn about their medical conditions.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Ministero dell’Economia e delle Finanze in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
26 February 2026
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€12,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1257
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Ministero dell’Economia e delle Finanze - Italy (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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