Municipality of Rieti – €6,000 Fine (Italy, 2026)

€6,000Garante per la protezione dei dati personali14 July 2026Italy
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Fine

General GDPR enforcement action

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The Italian data protection authority fined the Municipality of Rieti for not following basic data processing rules. They were found to have failed in their responsibilities to protect personal data. This case emphasizes the importance of compliance with data protection principles for public entities.

What happened

The Municipality of Rieti was fined for non-compliance with general data processing principles under GDPR.

Who was affected

Residents and individuals whose personal data was processed by the Municipality of Rieti were affected by this violation.

What the authority found

The Garante found that the Municipality did not adhere to essential data processing principles, violating GDPR requirements.

Why this matters

This fine serves as a reminder that public authorities must comply with data protection laws just like private companies. Local governments should review their data practices to ensure they meet legal standards.

GDPR Articles Cited
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Art. 24(GDPR)
Art. 25(GDPR)
Art. 32(GDPR)
Art. 34(GDPR)
Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 12(1) GDPR
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Art. 5(1) a) GDPR
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Art. 12(1) GDPR
Art. 24(GDPR)
Art. 25(GDPR)
Art. 32(GDPR)
Art. 34(GDPR)

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Non-compliance with general data processing principles

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Municipality of Rieti in IT

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

Details

Fine Date

14 July 2026

Authority

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

Fine Amount

€6,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

3265

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