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Character Technologies Inc. – €158,000 Fine (Italy, 2026)

€158,000Garante per la protezione dei dati personali3 July 2026Italy
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Character Technologies Inc. was fined for not following important rules about handling personal data. This matters because it shows that companies need to be careful about how they manage user information. The fine of EUR 158,000 emphasizes the importance of compliance with data processing principles.

What happened

Character Technologies Inc. failed to comply with general data processing principles.

Who was affected

Visitors whose personal data was processed by Character Technologies Inc. were affected.

What the authority found

The Garante found that Character Technologies Inc. did not meet the required standards for processing personal data under GDPR.

Why this matters

This case highlights the need for companies to ensure they follow data processing rules. It serves as a reminder that non-compliance can lead to significant financial penalties.

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Art. 5(2) GDPR
Art. 12(1) GDPR
Art. 13(1) GDPR
Art. 14(1) GDPR
Art. 24(1) GDPR
Art. 25(2) GDPR
Art. 27(1) GDPR
Art. 35(1) GDPR
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Art. 5(2) GDPR
Art. 12(1) GDPR
Art. 13(1) GDPR
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Art. 14(1) GDPR
Art. 24(1) GDPR
Art. 25(2) GDPR
Art. 27(1) GDPR
Art. 35(1) GDPR

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Non-compliance with general data processing principles

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Character Technologies Inc. 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

€158,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

3259

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