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an unnamed professional – Complaint Upheld (Italy, 2022)
A complaint was upheld regarding a right to be forgotten request linked to a criminal investigation. This case is important because it shows that individuals can seek to have certain information removed from search results under specific circumstances. Companies should understand the implications of such requests on their online content.
What happened
An unnamed professional's right to be forgotten request related to a criminal investigation was upheld.
Who was affected
An unnamed professional who sought to have information about them removed from online sources.
What the authority found
The authority upheld the complaint regarding the right to be forgotten, indicating that such requests can be valid in certain contexts.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the complexities of privacy rights in relation to criminal investigations. Businesses should be aware of the potential for individuals to request the removal of sensitive information.
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The case involved a right to be forgotten request related to a criminal investigation, not cookies or consent.
Outcome
Complaint Upheld
A data subject complaint that was upheld by the DPA.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for an unnamed professional in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Decision Date
16 June 2022
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. an unnamed professional - Italy (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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