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Data Controller – €1,000 Fine (Italy, 2025)
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A data controller was fined EUR 1,000 for mistakenly sending personal data to the wrong email address. This incident underlines the importance of careful data handling. Businesses need to implement measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access.
What happened
A data controller disclosed personal data by sending an email to an unintended recipient.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was mistakenly sent to third parties.
What the authority found
The Italian DPA determined that the controller failed to protect personal data, resulting in a violation of GDPR rules.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for businesses to be vigilant in their data handling practices. Companies should take steps to prevent unauthorized data disclosures.
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The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,000 on a data controller. The controller disclosed personal data by sending an email to an address that third parties who were not meant to receive the data had access to.
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Details
Fine Date
18 December 2025
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€1,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Data Controller - Italy (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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