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Interflora Italia S.p.A. – €40,000 Fine (Italy, 2025)

€40,000Garante per la protezione dei dati personali13 March 2025Italy
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Interflora Italia S.p.A. was fined for using customer data for marketing without proper permission. This matters because it shows the importance of having a legal reason to use people's information. Businesses need to ensure they follow the rules to avoid penalties.

What happened

Interflora Italia S.p.A. used customer data for direct marketing without a sufficient legal basis.

Who was affected

Customers whose data was used for marketing without their consent.

What the authority found

The Italian DPA ruled that Interflora lacked a valid legal basis for processing personal data, violating GDPR requirements.

Why this matters

This case highlights the need for companies to have clear consent from customers before using their data. It serves as a reminder for businesses to review their data practices to comply with privacy laws.

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Art. 15 GDPR
Art. 21 GDPR
Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 12(3) GDPR
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Art. 5(1) a) GDPR
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Art. 6(1) a) GDPR
Art. 12(3) GDPR
Art. 15(GDPR)
Art. 21(GDPR)

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The Italian DPA imposed a fine of EUR 20,000 on Interflora Italia S.p.A. The controller, who operates an online shop, used customer data for direct marketing purposes without a sufficient legal basis. The controller also failed to react to the objection of a data subject and only reacted after the data subject filed a complaint with the DPA.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Interflora Italia S.p.A. 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

€40,000

GDPRhub ID

gdprhub-9350

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