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Region of Tuscany – €16,000 Fine (Italy, 2022)
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The Region of Tuscany was fined for publishing documents that revealed personal information about tourism professionals who applied for emergency aid during the pandemic. This included names, addresses, and the amount of aid granted. It's important for local governments and organizations to protect personal data to avoid similar penalties.
What happened
The Region of Tuscany published documents online containing personal information about tourism professionals without proper safeguards.
Who was affected
Tourism professionals who applied for emergency aid and had their personal information disclosed.
What the authority found
The Italian DPA ruled that the Region of Tuscany violated GDPR rules by failing to protect personal data.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for organizations to handle personal data carefully, especially when publishing information publicly. It serves as a reminder for public entities to ensure compliance with data protection laws.
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The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 16,000 on the Region of Tuscany. The region had published documents on its website containing information on professionals from the tourism sector who had applied for emergency aid in the context of the covid-19 pandemic. The documents showed, among other things, the name, address of the data subjects as well as the amount of aid granted.
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Details
Fine Date
26 May 2022
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€16,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Region of Tuscany - Italy (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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