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Villabate municipality – €6,000 Fine (Italy, 2022)
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Villabate municipality in Italy was fined EUR 6,000 for disclosing personal data of a former employee to unauthorized third parties. The Italian data protection authority found that the municipality had not appointed a data protection officer. This case highlights the importance of safeguarding personal data and having proper oversight.
What happened
Villabate municipality disclosed personal data of a former employee without a valid legal basis.
Who was affected
A former employee whose personal data was shared without authorization.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the municipality violated data protection rules by disclosing personal data and failing to appoint a data protection officer.
Why this matters
This case stresses the importance of having proper data protection measures in place, including appointing a data protection officer. It serves as a reminder that organizations must protect personal data and comply with legal requirements.
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The Italian DPA has fined Villabate municipality EUR 6,000. The municipality had disclosed personal data of a former employee to unauthorized third parties without a valid legal basis. The DPA also found that the municipality had not appointed a data protection officer.
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No other enforcement actions found for Villabate municipality in IT
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Details
Fine Date
12 May 2022
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€6,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Villabate municipality - Italy (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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