Postepay S.p.a. – €5,877,000 Fine (Italy, 2026)

€5,877,000Garante per la protezione dei dati personali17 April 2026Italy
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Fine

General GDPR enforcement action

This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.

Postepay S.p.a. was fined for not following data processing principles properly. This is important because it shows that companies must handle personal data according to strict rules. Small businesses should ensure they understand and comply with data processing requirements.

What happened

Postepay S.p.a. did not comply with general data processing principles outlined in GDPR.

Who was affected

Users whose personal data was processed by Postepay S.p.a. were affected.

What the authority found

The authority found that Postepay S.p.a. failed to meet GDPR's data processing principles, leading to the fine.

Why this matters

This case highlights the necessity for companies to adhere to data processing rules. Small businesses should familiarize themselves with these principles to avoid significant fines.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 5(GDPR)
Art. 6(GDPR)
Art. 13(GDPR)
Art. 25(GDPR)
Art. 28(GDPR)
Art. 32(GDPR)
Art. 35(GDPR)
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Art. 5(GDPR)
Art. 6(GDPR)
Art. 13(GDPR)
Art. 25(GDPR)
Art. 28(GDPR)
Art. 32(GDPR)
Art. 35(GDPR)

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Full Legal Summary
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Non-compliance with general data processing principles

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Postepay S.p.a. in IT

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

17 April 2026

Authority

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

Fine Amount

€5,877,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

3179

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