Unicredit S.p.A. – €600,000 Fine (Italy, 2020)
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Unicredit was fined €600,000 after data breaches exposed personal data of over 700,000 customers due to poor security measures. This is important because it shows banks must have strong security to protect customer data.
What happened
Unicredit suffered data breaches affecting over 700,000 customers due to inadequate security measures.
Who was affected
Customers of Unicredit whose personal data was exposed during the breaches.
What the authority found
The Italian data protection authority found Unicredit lacked sufficient security measures to protect customer data, violating GDPR.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for robust security practices, especially for banks handling sensitive data. It serves as a warning that inadequate security can lead to heavy fines and damage to reputation.
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National Law Articles
The case focused on data breaches and security measures, unrelated to cookies or consent mechanisms.
Violations (1)
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Art. 13, 14 GDPR
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Details
Fine Date
10 June 2020
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€600,000
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-2517About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unicredit S.p.A. - Italy (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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