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Esselunga S.p.A. – €5,000 Fine (Italy, 2026)
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Esselunga S.p.A. was fined €5,000 for delaying a former employee's request to access their attendance records. This case shows that companies must respond promptly to data requests to comply with privacy laws.
What happened
Esselunga S.p.A. failed to provide a former employee with their attendance records in a timely manner after a request was made.
Who was affected
A former employee of Esselunga S.p.A. who requested access to their attendance records.
What the authority found
The Italian DPA ruled that the company did not fulfill its obligation to provide personal data upon request, violating GDPR's access rights.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the importance of timely responses to data access requests. Businesses should have clear procedures in place to handle such requests efficiently.
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Insufficient fulfilment of data subjects rights
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Esselunga S.p.A. in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
26 March 2026
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€5,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
3159
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Esselunga S.p.A. - Italy (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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