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Vimar S.p.A. – €15,000 Fine (Italy, 2025)
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Vimar S.p.A. was fined EUR 15,000 by the Italian data protection authority for creating an email account using a third party's personal data without their knowledge. This account was used by multiple employees for three years. The case highlights the need for companies to respect privacy and obtain consent before using personal data.
What happened
Vimar S.p.A. created an email account with personal data of a third party without their consent.
Who was affected
A third party whose personal data was used without permission was affected.
What the authority found
The authority found that Vimar violated GDPR by using personal data without proper consent.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a reminder for businesses to be transparent and respectful in their use of personal data. Companies must ensure they have consent before using anyone's information.
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The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 15,000 on Vimar S.p.A. The controller created an internal and personalised email account with the personal data of a third party, without their knowledge. Multiple people within the controller's company used this account for three years.
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No other enforcement actions found for Vimar S.p.A. in IT
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Details
Fine Date
25 September 2025
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€15,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Vimar S.p.A. - Italy (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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