aiComply S.r.l. – €20,000 Fine (Italy, 2021)

€20,000Garante per la protezione dei dati personali10 July 2021Italy
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aiComply S.r.l. was fined EUR 20,000 for not securing personal data in a whistleblowing app it provided to Bologna Airport. The Italian privacy authority found that aiComply failed to encrypt data and improperly shared admin access with other companies. This case shows the need for clear security protocols and transparency with clients.

What happened

aiComply did not encrypt personal data and shared admin access with other companies without informing Bologna Airport.

Who was affected

Users of the whistleblowing app provided by aiComply to Bologna Airport.

What the authority found

The Italian privacy authority found aiComply violated GDPR by not implementing adequate security measures and failing to inform the airport about shared admin access.

Why this matters

The ruling underlines the importance of encryption and clear communication about data handling practices. Service providers must ensure robust security and transparency with their clients to comply with privacy laws.

GDPR Articles Cited

Art. 28 GDPR
Art. 32 GDPR
Full Legal Summary
Detailed

The case focused on data security and processor agreements, not related to cookies or consent mechanisms.

Violations (1)

Cookies Placed Before Consent
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Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.

Art. 6(1) GDPR

Details

Fine Date

10 July 2021

Authority

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

Fine Amount

€20,000

GDPRhub ID

gdprhub-3765

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. aiComply S.r.l. - Italy (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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