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l’Istituto Alberghiero Mediterraneo di Pulsano – €2,000 Fine (Italy, 2025)

€2,000Garante per la protezione dei dati personali13 March 2025Italy
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l’Istituto Alberghiero Mediterraneo di Pulsano was fined EUR 2,000 for posting a Christmas video on YouTube that included minors without parental consent. This case is important because it stresses the need for schools and organizations to protect children's privacy.

What happened

The school published a video featuring minor pupils on YouTube without obtaining consent from their parents.

Who was affected

Minor pupils featured in the video were affected.

What the authority found

The Italian DPA ruled that the school violated GDPR by not securing parental consent before sharing the video.

Why this matters

This case highlights the necessity of obtaining consent when sharing content involving minors. Organizations should implement strict policies to ensure compliance with privacy laws.

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Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR
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The Italian DPA imposed a fine of EUR 2,000 on l’Istituto Alberghiero Mediterraneo di Pulsano. The controller, a school, published a christmas video on the video platform YouTube, which included some minor pupils without the consent of their parents.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for l’Istituto Alberghiero Mediterraneo di Pulsano in IT

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

Details

Fine Date

13 March 2025

Authority

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

Fine Amount

€2,000

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