Istat – Violation Found (Italy, 2020)
The Italian Data Protection Authority told Istat to improve its data protection measures for the national census. Istat must use pseudonymisation techniques and update its data protection impact assessment. This action stresses the need for strong data protection practices in large-scale data projects.
What happened
Istat was instructed to adopt better data protection measures, including pseudonymisation, for the national census.
Who was affected
Individuals whose data is collected and processed for the national census by Istat.
What the authority found
The authority required Istat to implement stronger data protection measures to ensure compliance with privacy laws.
Why this matters
This directive highlights the importance of implementing robust data protection techniques in large-scale data collections. Organizations should ensure they have adequate measures to protect personal data and comply with privacy regulations.
National Law Articles
The case focused on data processing methodologies and pseudonymisation techniques for census data, not related to cookies or consent mechanisms.
Outcome
Violation Found
The DPA found a violation but did not impose a fine.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Istat in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Decision Date
23 January 2020
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-2084About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Istat - Italy (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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