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Municipality – €3,000 Fine (Italy, 2026)
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Another municipality was fined €3,000 for sharing a sick note of an employee with unauthorized parties. This ruling highlights the critical need for confidentiality when handling personal health information.
What happened
The municipality forwarded a full copy of an employee's sick note to multiple unauthorized third parties.
Who was affected
An employee whose personal health information was shared without consent.
What the authority found
The Italian DPA ruled that the municipality illegally shared personal data, violating GDPR's confidentiality and lawful processing requirements.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the importance of protecting sensitive health information. Organizations must ensure that personal data is only shared with authorized individuals to avoid legal issues.
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Fine
€3K
Details
Fine Date
26 March 2026
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€3,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
3164
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Municipality - Italy (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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