Roma Capitale – €176,000 Fine (Italy, 2023)
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Roma Capitale was fined EUR 176,000 for unlawfully sharing personal data of women who had abortions with a funeral company. The data was used on grave markers, which was not allowed under the law. This case emphasizes the need for strict data privacy measures when handling sensitive personal information.
What happened
Roma Capitale shared personal data of women who had abortions with a funeral company, which was then displayed on grave markers.
Who was affected
Women who had abortions and whose personal data was unlawfully disclosed.
What the authority found
The Italian DPA found that Roma Capitale unlawfully disclosed personal data, violating privacy laws.
Why this matters
This ruling stresses the importance of adhering to privacy laws when dealing with sensitive data. Organizations must ensure that data sharing complies with legal requirements to protect individuals' privacy.
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Entities Involved
The Italian DPA imposed a fine of EUR 176,000 on Roma Capitale. The city had provided data of women who had abortions to the company in charge of the funeral, which included the data on boards placed on the graves of the fetuses. During its investigation, the DPA found that the disclosure of the women's personal data was unlawful, as the related law only provides for the provision of the data of the deceased.
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Other enforcement actions involving Roma Capitale in IT
Fine
€176K
Details
Fine Date
27 April 2023
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€176,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1914
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Roma Capitale - Italy (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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