EstEnergy S.p.A. – €1,400,000 Fine (Italy, 2026)

€1,400,000Garante per la protezione dei dati personali3 July 2026Italy
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EstEnergy S.p.A. was fined €1.4 million for mishandling personal data related to credit assessments. This case is significant because it emphasizes the need for companies to be transparent and lawful when sharing personal information within their corporate groups.

What happened

EstEnergy S.p.A. improperly shared personal data for creditworthiness assessments.

Who was affected

Individuals whose credit data was shared without proper compliance.

What the authority found

The authority found that EstEnergy did not meet GDPR requirements for data sharing and transparency.

Why this matters

This ruling serves as a reminder for companies to review their data-sharing practices and ensure they comply with GDPR rules to avoid hefty fines.

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

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Entities Involved

EstEnergy S.p.A.
Experian italia S.p.A.
Cerved Group S.p.A.
Major 1 S.r.l.
Hera S.p.A.
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Full Legal Summary
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The case involves creditworthiness assessments and data sharing within the corporate group, unrelated to cookies or consent mechanisms.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for EstEnergy S.p.A. in IT

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

Details

Fine Date

3 July 2026

Authority

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

Fine Amount

€1,400,000

GDPRhub ID

gdprhub-10155

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