Colosseo S.r.l. – €1,000 Fine (Italy, 2022)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Colosseo S.r.l. was fined EUR 1,000 for sending an unsolicited email and ignoring a user's requests to access, delete, and stop receiving their data. This case highlights the importance of respecting user rights under GDPR, especially for small businesses that handle personal data.
What happened
Colosseo S.r.l. sent an unsolicited commercial email and failed to respond to a user's requests regarding their personal data.
Who was affected
An individual who received an unsolicited email and whose requests for data access and deletion were ignored.
What the authority found
The Italian data protection authority found that Colosseo S.r.l. violated GDPR by not responding to the user's requests, leading to a fine.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the need for businesses to promptly address user requests related to personal data, as ignoring them can lead to fines. It serves as a reminder for companies to ensure compliance with GDPR requirements for user data management.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,000 on Colosseo S.r.l.. An individual had filed a complaint with the DPA because the controller had sent him an unsolicited commercial email. Thereafter, the data subject requested the controller to provide access to their personal data, to delete their personal data and the objection to receive future promotional emails. However, the controller did not respond to the data subject's requests.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Colosseo S.r.l. in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
5 August 2022
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€1,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1483
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Colosseo S.r.l. - Italy (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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