TIM S.p.A. – €9,516,000 Fine (Italy, 2026)

€9,516,000Garante per la protezione dei dati personali23 July 2026Italy
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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.

TIM S.p.A. faced a hefty fine for failing to comply with important data processing rules. This ruling is significant because it underscores that large companies must also follow strict data protection laws. Smaller businesses should take note to ensure they are compliant to avoid similar consequences.

What happened

TIM S.p.A. was fined for not adhering to general data processing principles under GDPR.

Who was affected

Customers whose personal data was handled by TIM S.p.A. were affected.

What the authority found

The Italian data protection authority determined that TIM S.p.A. did not comply with several GDPR requirements regarding data processing.

Why this matters

This case serves as a warning that both large and small companies must prioritize data protection compliance to avoid substantial fines.

GDPR Articles Cited
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Art. 6(GDPR)
Art. 7(GDPR)
Art. 24(GDPR)
Art. 25(GDPR)
Art. 28(GDPR)
Art. 32(GDPR)
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Art. 5(2) GDPR
Art. 12(2) GDPR
Art. 12(3) GDPR
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Art. 5(2) GDPR
Art. 24(GDPR)
Art. 28(GDPR)
Art. 5(1) GDPR
Art. 6(GDPR)
Art. 7(GDPR)
Art. 25(GDPR)
Art. 32(GDPR)
Art. 12(2) GDPR
Art. 12(3) GDPR

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Article 130 of the Codice in Materia di Protezione dei Dati Personali

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Non-compliance with general data processing principles

Related Enforcement Actions (3)

Other enforcement actions involving TIM S.p.A. in IT

Fine
Jan 2020· Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

The Garante examined different complaints relating to unsolicited promotional calls received by prospects without their consent or despite their expre...

€27.8M
Fine
Nov 2021· Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

The Italian DPA (Garante) has fined mobile operator TIM S.p.A. EUR 150,000 for denying a data subject access to his phone data needed to defend himsel...

€150K
Fine
Apr 2023· Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

The Italian DPA has fined TIM S.p.A. EUR 7,631,175. The DPA had received numerous complaints about the telecommunications provider, mainly for unautho...

€7.6M
Current
Jul 2026

Fine

€9.5M

Details

Fine Date

23 July 2026

Authority

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

Fine Amount

€9,516,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

3271

GDPRhub ID

gdprhub-10189

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