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Comune di Cogollo del Cengio – €3,000 Fine (Italy, 2023)
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Comune di Cogollo del Cengio was fined EUR 3,000 for publishing a document online that included a former employee's personal health data. This incident shows that municipalities must protect sensitive information and ensure they have a valid reason to share personal data publicly.
What happened
Comune di Cogollo del Cengio published personal health data of a former employee on their website without legal justification.
Who was affected
A former employee whose personal health data was unlawfully published online.
What the authority found
The authority found that the municipality acted unlawfully by publishing personal data without a valid legal basis.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of data protection for public institutions. It serves as a reminder that even local governments must handle personal data with care and ensure compliance with data protection laws.
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The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 3,000 on Comune di Cogollo del Cengio. A former employee had filed a complaint with the DPA due to the fact, that the municipality had published a document, containing personal health data of them, on their website. In the course of its investigation, the DPA found that the municipality had published the data without a valid legal basis and therefore had acted unlawfully.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Comune di Cogollo del Cengio in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
13 April 2023
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€3,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Comune di Cogollo del Cengio - Italy (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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