Robin Srl – €25,000 Fine (Italy, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Robin Srl was fined €25,000 for unlawfully publishing images of minors without properly blurring their faces in a news report. This ruling stresses the responsibility of companies to protect the privacy of children in media. Businesses should implement strict guidelines when dealing with sensitive images to avoid legal issues.
What happened
Robin Srl published images of minors in a report without adequately blurring their faces.
Who was affected
The minors whose images were published were the individuals affected by this violation.
What the authority found
The Italian DPA found that Robin Srl unlawfully published images of minors, violating privacy regulations.
Why this matters
This case serves as a critical reminder for companies to prioritize the privacy of vulnerable individuals, especially children, when creating content.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 25,000 on Robin Srl. The controller had unlawfully published images of minors that were not sufficiently blurred in the context of reporting on a violent incident.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Robin Srl in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
31 August 2023
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€25,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2118
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Robin Srl - Italy (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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