Guglielmo Marconi Airport of Bologna Spa – €40,000 Fine (Italy, 2021)
Guglielmo Marconi Airport of Bologna was fined EUR 40,000 for not securing personal data in its whistleblowing app. The Italian privacy authority found that the airport failed to encrypt sensitive data, which could lead to unauthorized access. This case highlights the importance of using strong security measures to protect personal information.
What happened
Guglielmo Marconi Airport of Bologna failed to encrypt personal data in its whistleblowing app, risking unauthorized access.
Who was affected
Employees and stakeholders who reported illegal conduct using the airport's whistleblowing app.
What the authority found
The Italian privacy authority ruled that the airport did not ensure adequate security for personal data, violating GDPR's integrity and confidentiality requirements.
Why this matters
This decision emphasizes the need for companies to implement strong security measures like encryption, especially when handling sensitive data. Businesses should assess risks and adopt appropriate protections to avoid similar penalties.
GDPR Articles Cited
The case focused on data protection impact assessment and encryption issues, unrelated to cookies or consent mechanisms.
Violations (1)
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Art. 6(1) GDPR
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Guglielmo Marconi Airport of Bologna Spa in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Fine Date
10 July 2021
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€40,000
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-3706About this data
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