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Magna PT S.p.A. – €50,000 Fine (Italy, 2025)
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Magna PT S.p.A. was fined for conducting interviews with employees returning from illness without a proper legal basis. This ruling highlights the need for companies to ensure they have valid reasons for processing sensitive employee data. Businesses should be cautious about how they handle health-related information.
What happened
Magna PT S.p.A. conducted 'return to work interviews' without a sufficient legal basis for processing health data, resulting in a €50,000 fine.
Who was affected
Employees of Magna PT S.p.A. who participated in the interviews were affected by the company's data processing practices.
What the authority found
The Italian data protection authority imposed a €50,000 fine on Magna PT S.p.A. for inadequate legal basis and lack of information regarding the processing of employee health data.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder that companies must have a clear legal basis for processing sensitive data. Organizations should ensure compliance with data protection laws to avoid penalties.
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The Italian DPA has imposed a fine on Magna PT S.p.A. Employees of the controllers were subjected to 'return to work interviews' after returning from an absence due to illness or hospitalisation. These interviews lacked a sufficient legal basis, particularly with regard to the processing of health data. Additionally, the controller failed to adequately inform the data subjects regarding the processing. Furthermore, the controller failed to minimise the amount of data processed and the retention period to only what was necessary.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Magna PT S.p.A. in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
10 July 2025
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€50,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Magna PT S.p.A. - Italy (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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