Green Network S.p.A. – €237,800 Fine (Italy, 2023)

€237,800Garante per la protezione dei dati personali14 April 2023Italy
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General GDPR enforcement action

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Green Network S.p.A. was fined over EUR 237,000 for not properly managing its telemarketing activities. This matters because it shows the importance of having strong systems to track how customer data is used in marketing. Companies should ensure they have oversight of their marketing operations.

What happened

Green Network S.p.A. conducted unauthorized telemarketing without proper oversight.

Who was affected

Individuals who were contacted by Green Network through telemarketing without their consent.

What the authority found

The authority found that Green Network lacked adequate measures to monitor its telemarketing activities, violating GDPR rules.

Why this matters

This case underscores the need for businesses to have clear processes for managing marketing activities and ensuring compliance with data protection laws. Companies should regularly review their telemarketing practices to avoid similar issues.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 25 GDPR
Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 6(1) GDPR
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Art. 5(2) GDPR
Art. 25 GDPR

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National Law Articles

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Art. 122 Codice Privacy
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The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 237,800 against Green Network S.p.A.. The DPA had received several complaints from data subjects regarding unauthorized telemarketing. During its investigation, the DPA found that the controller had not taken appropriate technical and organizational measures to be informed about all the operations carried out in the telemarketing chain.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Green Network S.p.A. in IT

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

14 April 2023

Authority

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

Fine Amount

€237,800

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-1892

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Green Network S.p.A. - Italy (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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