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Istituto Comprensivo 2 C.D. “G. Modugno” S.M. “G. Galilei” di Monopoli – €4,000 Fine (Italy, 2025)

€4,000Garante per la protezione dei dati personali10 July 2025Italy
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Istituto Comprensivo 2 C.D. “G. Modugno” S.M. “G. Galilei” di Monopoli was fined EUR 4,000 for publishing a list of students with disabilities online. The school did not have a proper legal basis for sharing this sensitive information. This case underlines the importance of protecting the privacy of vulnerable individuals.

What happened

The Italian DPA fined Istituto Comprensivo 2 C.D. “G. Modugno” S.M. “G. Galilei” di Monopoli EUR 4,000 for publishing a list of students with disabilities without sufficient legal grounds.

Who was affected

Students with disabilities and their families were affected by the unauthorized publication of their information.

What the authority found

The DPA found that the school lacked a valid legal basis for disclosing sensitive information about students, violating GDPR rules.

Why this matters

This case highlights the need for educational institutions to handle sensitive information with care and ensure they have a valid legal basis before sharing any personal data.

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Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR
Art. 9(1) GDPR
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Art. 9(1) GDPR
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The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 4,000 on Istituto Comprensivo 2 C.D. “G. Modugno” S.M. “G. Galilei” di Monopoli. The controller published a list with the name of pupils with disabilities on its website without a sufficient legal basis.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Istituto Comprensivo 2 C.D. “G. Modugno” S.M. “G. Galilei” di Monopoli 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

€4,000

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Istituto Comprensivo 2 C.D. “G. Modugno” S.M. “G. Galilei” di Monopoli - Italy (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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