Hera Comm S.p.A. – €5,800,000 Fine (Italy, 2026)

€5,800,000Garante per la protezione dei dati personali3 July 2026Italy
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Fine

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.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 12(GDPR)
Art. 13(GDPR)
Art. 14(GDPR)
Art. 15(GDPR)
Art. 28(GDPR)
Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 5(1)(b) GDPR
Art. 5(1)(d) GDPR
Art. 5(1)(e) GDPR
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR
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Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 13(GDPR)
Art. 14(GDPR)
Art. 28(GDPR)
Art. 12(GDPR)
Art. 15(GDPR)
Art. 5(1)(e) GDPR
Art. 5(1)(b) GDPR
Art. 5(1)(d) GDPR

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Detailed

The case involves credit-check procedures and data sharing within the Hera Group, unrelated to cookies or consent mechanisms.

Details

Fine Date

3 July 2026

Authority

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

Fine Amount

€5,800,000

GDPRhub ID

gdprhub-10152

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