Associazione Rescue Drones Network ODV – €3,000 Fine (Italy, 2022)
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Associazione Rescue Drones Network ODV was fined EUR 3,000 for blocking a member's access to their email account. The member needed the emails for a defense, but the association ignored their request. This case shows the importance of respecting individuals' rights to access their data.
What happened
The association blocked a member's access to their email account, preventing them from retrieving necessary documents.
Who was affected
A founding member of Associazione Rescue Drones Network ODV who was denied access to their email account.
What the authority found
The Italian authority found that the association violated GDPR by not responding to the member's request for access to their email data.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for organizations to respect individuals' rights to access their personal data. It serves as a reminder to ensure processes are in place to handle data access requests promptly.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 3,000 on Associazione Rescue Drones Network ODV. A founding member of the association had filed a complaint with the DPA. The member learned of disciplinary actions against them, consequently they intended to use documents from their email account for their defense. However, the controller had blocked access to their email account, preventing them from accessing the documents they needed. Against this background, they had asked the controller to grant them access to their e-mail account. However, the controller had never responded to the request. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the data subject's right to information under Art. 12 GDPR and Art. 15 (3) GDPR.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Associazione Rescue Drones Network ODV in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
6 October 2022
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€3,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1611
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Associazione Rescue Drones Network ODV - Italy (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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