Municipality of Salento – €8,000 Fine (Italy, 2024)
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The Municipality of Salento was fined for not responding quickly enough to a request from the data protection authority. This is important because it shows that public organizations must be timely in their responses to privacy inquiries. The fine of EUR 8,000 serves as a reminder for all organizations to prioritize data requests.
What happened
The Municipality of Salento failed to respond to an information request from the data protection authority in a timely manner.
Who was affected
Residents and individuals who sought information from the Municipality of Salento regarding their personal data.
What the authority found
The Garante imposed a fine because the Municipality did not comply with the requirement to respond promptly to data requests.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the need for all organizations, including municipalities, to be diligent in handling data requests. Small businesses should ensure they have processes in place to respond to privacy inquiries quickly.
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The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 8,000 on the municipality of Salento for failing to respond to an information request from the DPA in a timely manner.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Municipality of Salento in IT
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Details
Fine Date
24 January 2024
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€8,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Municipality of Salento - Italy (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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