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Azienda Trasporto Passeggeri Emilia-Romagna S.p.A. – €50,000 Fine (Italy, 2024)

€50,000Garante per la protezione dei dati personali22 February 2024Italy
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Azienda Trasporto Passeggeri Emilia-Romagna was fined for not providing clear information about data processing on their subscription forms. This is important because users need to understand how their data is used. The ruling emphasizes the need for transparency in data collection practices.

What happened

Azienda Trasporto Passeggeri Emilia-Romagna provided insufficient information about data processing on public transport subscription forms.

Who was affected

Users who subscribed to public transport services from Azienda Trasporto Passeggeri Emilia-Romagna.

What the authority found

The authority determined that the company failed to inform users adequately about their data processing practices, violating GDPR.

Why this matters

This case highlights the importance of transparency in data processing. Companies must ensure users are well-informed about how their data is handled.

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Art. 13 GDPR
Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
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Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 12(1) GDPR
Art. 21(4) GDPR
Art. 130(2) GDPR
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Art. 6(1) a) GDPR
Art. 7(GDPR)
Art. 12(1) GDPR
Art. 13(GDPR)
Art. 21(4) GDPR
Art. 130(2) GDPR
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The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 50,000 on the transport company azienda Trasporto Passeggeri Emilia-Romagna S.p.A.. The controller provided insufficient information on data processing on a form used to conclude a public transport subscription. The form did not allow a distinction between mandatory and optional data (such as cell phone number and email address) and did not clearly inform users of their right to object to processing for direct marketing purposes.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Azienda Trasporto Passeggeri Emilia-Romagna S.p.A. in IT

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

Details

Fine Date

22 February 2024

Authority

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

Fine Amount

€50,000

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Azienda Trasporto Passeggeri Emilia-Romagna S.p.A. - Italy (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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