Autostrade per l’Italia S.p.A. – €420,000 Fine (Italy, 2025)
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Autostrade per l’Italia S.p.A. was fined €420,000 for using social media data from workers without a legal reason. This is significant because it shows that companies cannot just use personal data from social media without permission. Businesses need to be careful about how they gather and use personal information.
What happened
Autostrade per l’Italia S.p.A. used data from workers' social media profiles in a disciplinary action without a valid legal basis.
Who was affected
Workers whose social media data was used inappropriately were affected.
What the authority found
The Italian DPA ruled that Autostrade lacked a legal basis for processing the workers' personal data.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the need for companies to have a clear legal basis for using personal data, especially from social media. It serves as a warning to businesses about the risks of mishandling employee data.
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The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 420,000 on Autostrade per l’Italia S.p.A. The controller used data from a worker's social media profiles obtained by other workers and a third party in a disciplinary proceeding. The controller did not have a legal basis to use this data.
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Details
Fine Date
21 May 2025
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€420,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Autostrade per l’Italia S.p.A. - Italy (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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