Comune di Ustica – €500 Fine (Italy, 2024)
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Comune di Ustica was fined €500 by the Garante for publishing personal data, including health information, without a legal basis. This ruling is important because it shows that municipalities must handle personal data responsibly.
What happened
Comune di Ustica published a document containing personal and health data without a valid legal basis.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal and health data was published by the municipality.
What the authority found
The Garante found that Comune di Ustica acted unlawfully by releasing personal data without proper justification.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder for public entities to be cautious when handling personal data. It underscores the need for all organizations to have a valid reason for processing personal information.
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The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 500 on Comune di Ustica. The municipality had published a document, containing personal data (including health data) of private individuals. 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 Ustica in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
6 June 2024
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€500
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Comune di Ustica - Italy (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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