Italian Ministry of Defense – €10,000 Fine (Italy, 2022)
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The Italian Ministry of Defense was fined €10,000 for forwarding emails without permission. These emails contained sensitive health information and details about legal proceedings. This case highlights the importance of handling personal data carefully, especially when it involves sensitive information.
What happened
The Ministry of Defense forwarded emails containing sensitive health and legal information without authorization.
Who was affected
An employee of the Ministry of Defense whose sensitive health and legal information was shared without permission.
What the authority found
The Italian DPA found that the Ministry of Defense violated GDPR by processing sensitive data without a valid legal basis.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for government bodies to adhere strictly to data protection rules, especially when dealing with sensitive information. It serves as a reminder that even public institutions are accountable under GDPR.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 10,000 on the Italian Ministry of Defense. An employee of the ministry had filed a complaint with the DPA. During its investigation, the DPA found that two emails had been forwarded without authorization. These e-mails contained, among other things, sensitive information on the health status of the data subject as well as information on legal proceedings.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Italian Ministry of Defense in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
28 April 2022
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€10,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1196
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Italian Ministry of Defense - Italy (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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