Hera Comm S.p.A. – €5,800,000 Fine (Italy, 2026)
Hera Comm S.p.A. received a €5.8 million fine for not following data protection rules when conducting credit checks. This is important because it emphasizes the need for companies to handle personal data responsibly and transparently.
What happened
Hera Comm S.p.A. improperly managed personal data during its credit-check procedures and data sharing within the Hera Group.
Who was affected
People whose credit information was checked and shared within the Hera Group were impacted.
What the authority found
The Garante per la protezione dei dati personali ruled that Hera Comm did not comply with GDPR requirements for data processing and user rights.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a warning to companies about the financial risks of failing to protect personal data. It encourages businesses to review their data handling practices to ensure compliance with privacy laws.
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The case involves credit-check procedures and data sharing within the Hera Group, unrelated to cookies or consent mechanisms.
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Details
Fine Date
3 July 2026
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€5,800,000
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-10152About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Hera Comm S.p.A. - Italy (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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