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Istituto Nazionale di Previdenza Sociale – €20,000 Fine (Italy, 2024)
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The Italian National Institute of Social Security was fined for posting personal data online without a legal reason. This action put sensitive information at risk and shows the need for organizations to handle personal data carefully. It serves as a reminder for public institutions to follow data protection rules.
What happened
The Italian National Institute of Social Security published personal data of participants in a selection process on its website without a legal basis.
Who was affected
Participants in a competitive selection procedure whose personal data was published online by the Institute.
What the authority found
The authority found that the Institute did not have an appropriate legal basis for publishing the personal data.
Why this matters
This case underscores the necessity for public organizations to comply with data protection laws when handling personal information, reinforcing the importance of legal grounds for data processing.
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The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 20,000 on the Italian National Institute of Social Security (INPS). The controller had published personal data of participants in a competitive selection procedure on its website without an appropriate legal basis.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Istituto Nazionale di Previdenza Sociale in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
11 April 2024
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€20,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Istituto Nazionale di Previdenza Sociale - Italy (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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