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Istituto tecnico industriale statale “Stanislao Cannizzaro” di Catania – €10,000 Fine (Italy, 2026)
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The Italian Data Protection Authority fined Istituto tecnico industriale statale “Stanislao Cannizzaro” di Catania EUR 10,000 for publishing sensitive information. The school shared personal and health data of 51 students with disabilities on its website without proper legal grounds. This case highlights the importance of safeguarding personal information, especially for vulnerable groups.
What happened
Istituto tecnico industriale statale “Stanislao Cannizzaro” di Catania published personal and health data of 51 students on its website without a legal basis.
Who was affected
Students with disabilities whose personal and health information was shared publicly by the school.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the school lacked a sufficient legal basis for processing and publishing the students' sensitive data, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes the need for educational institutions to handle sensitive data with care. Schools must ensure they have valid legal grounds before sharing any personal information online.
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The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 10,000 on the Istituto tecnico industriale statale “Stanislao Cannizzaro” di Catania. The controller published the personal and health data of 51 students with disabilities, including their schedules, on its institutional website without a sufficient legal basis.
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Details
Fine Date
29 January 2026
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€10,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Istituto tecnico industriale statale “Stanislao Cannizzaro” di Catania - Italy (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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