University of Pisa – €15,000 Fine (Italy, 2026)

€15,000Garante per la protezione dei dati personali3 July 2026Italy
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General GDPR enforcement action

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The University of Pisa was fined for not having enough security measures to protect personal information. This matters because it shows that even educational institutions must prioritize data security to protect users' information.

What happened

The University of Pisa failed to implement sufficient technical and organizational measures to ensure information security.

Who was affected

Students and staff whose personal information was at risk due to inadequate security measures.

What the authority found

The Garante found that the university did not meet the required standards for protecting personal data under GDPR.

Why this matters

This case highlights the importance of data security for all organizations, including universities. Other institutions should evaluate their security practices to avoid similar penalties.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 25(GDPR)
Art. 32(GDPR)
Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR
Art. 6(1)(e) GDPR
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Art. 5(1) a) GDPR
Art. 6(1) c) GDPR
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(3) GDPR
Art. 25(GDPR)
Art. 32(GDPR)

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Full Legal Summary
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Insufficient technical and organisational measures to ensure information security

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for University of Pisa 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

€15,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

3252

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