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Clio S.r.l. – €10,000 Fine (Italy, 2022)
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Clio S.r.l. was fined EUR 10,000 for mishandling personal data related to whistleblowing reports. The company did not have a proper agreement with its clients and shared data without a valid legal basis, raising serious privacy concerns.
What happened
Clio provided personal data from whistleblowing reports to clients without a valid legal basis.
Who was affected
Individuals whose data was included in the whistleblowing reports managed by Clio.
What the authority found
The authority found that Clio failed to regulate its data handling practices properly, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This case underscores the necessity for companies to establish clear data protection agreements and ensure compliance when handling sensitive information, especially in whistleblowing contexts.
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The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 10,000 on Clio S.r.l.. Clio provides and manages a whistleblowing reporting application for various private and public entities. As part of its investigation, the DPA found that Clio had not adequately regulated its relationship with customers. In addition, Clio provided data on whistleblowing reports to customers without a valid legal basis. The DPA considered this to be a violation of Art. 5 (1) a) GDPR and Art. 6 GDPR. Further, the DPA found that Clio had failed to maintain a register of activity carried out in its role as a processor. The DPA considered this to be a violation of Art. 30 (2) GDPR.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Clio S.r.l. in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
21 July 2022
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€10,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Clio S.r.l. - Italy (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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