La7 S.p.A. – €40,000 Fine (Italy, 2026)
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La7 published a news report that included personal information, like phone numbers, of individuals without needing that data. This violation raises concerns about privacy in journalism and reminds media companies to be cautious when handling personal data. Proper data management is essential to protect individuals' privacy.
What happened
La7 published a journalistic report that included stock images containing unnecessary personal data, such as phone numbers.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data, including phone numbers, was included in the published report.
What the authority found
The Italian data protection authority found that La7 did not have a valid reason for processing the personal data included in their report, violating GDPR rules.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the importance of data minimization in journalism. Media companies should carefully assess the necessity of personal data to avoid privacy violations.
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National Law Articles
The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 40,000 on La7 S.p.A. The controller, a media company, published a journalistic report that included stock images containing the personal data of data subjects, including their phone numbers. This data was not necessary for the report.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for La7 S.p.A. in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
12 March 2026
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€40,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-3150
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. La7 S.p.A. - Italy (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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