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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 a worker in a disciplinary case without legal grounds. This ruling underscores the need for companies to have a valid reason for processing personal data. It serves as a reminder for businesses to review their data usage policies.
What happened
Autostrade per l’Italia S.p.A. used data from a worker's social media profiles in a disciplinary proceeding without a legal basis.
Who was affected
The worker whose social media data was used without consent was affected.
What the authority found
The authority found that Autostrade did not have a valid legal basis for processing the worker's personal data, violating GDPR rules.
Why this matters
This case stresses the importance of having a legitimate reason for using personal data, encouraging companies to ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
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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.
Related Enforcement Actions (1)
Other enforcement actions involving Autostrade per l’Italia S.p.A. in IT
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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