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Federazione Italiana Sommelier, Albergatori e Ristoratori – €5,000 Fine (Italy, 2022)
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Federazione Italiana Sommelier, Albergatori e Ristoratori was fined for sharing sensitive personal information about a member with others. The Italian data protection authority found that this action violated privacy rules since the information was not legally binding and was later revoked. This ruling highlights the need for organizations to handle personal data with care.
What happened
Federazione Italiana Sommelier, Albergatori e Ristoratori was fined for sending a protocol with personal data about a member to all other members.
Who was affected
A member of the Federazione Italiana Sommelier, Albergatori e Ristoratori whose personal data was shared with other members.
What the authority found
The authority imposed a fine of EUR 5,000 for violating Articles 5 and 6 of GDPR by sharing unverified disciplinary information.
Why this matters
This case highlights the risks of sharing personal data without proper verification. Organizations should be cautious about how they communicate sensitive information to avoid privacy violations.
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The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 5,000 on Federazione Italiana Sommelier, Albergatori e Ristoratori. The federation had sent a protocol containing personal data of a member to all other members. The protocol revealed information about a disciplinary measure against the member concerned, although the measure was not yet legally binding and was later revoked. In addition, the disciplinary measure continued to be published on a cloud platform even after the measure was revoked.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Federazione Italiana Sommelier, Albergatori e Ristoratori in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
30 June 2022
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€5,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Federazione Italiana Sommelier, Albergatori e Ristoratori - Italy (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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