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Il Sole 24 Ore S.p.a. – Complaint Upheld (Italy, 2023)

Complaint Upheld
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali26 January 2023Italy
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Complaint Upheld

Il Sole 24 Ore S.p.a. faced a complaint about not removing outdated articles from their website. The Garante per la protezione dei dati personali upheld the complaint, emphasizing the right to be forgotten. This case highlights the importance of keeping online content current and respecting individuals' rights to have outdated information removed.

What happened

A complaint was upheld regarding Il Sole 24 Ore S.p.a.'s failure to erase outdated articles from their website.

Who was affected

Individuals whose outdated articles were not removed from Il Sole 24 Ore S.p.a.'s website.

What the authority found

The authority ruled that Il Sole 24 Ore S.p.a. must comply with the right to be forgotten under GDPR.

Why this matters

This decision underscores the obligation for companies to regularly update their online content and respect users' rights to have their information removed. It serves as a reminder for website operators to implement effective content management practices.

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Art. 17(1)(c) GDPR
Art. 58(2)(a) GDPR
Art. 58(2)(c) GDPR
Art. 58(2)(g) GDPR
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Art. 17(1)(c) GDPR
Art. 58(2)(a) GDPR
Art. 58(2)(c) GDPR
Art. 58(2)(g) GDPR

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Entities Involved

Il Sole 24 Ore S.p.a.
Società Editoriale Il Fatto S.p.a
Mr. XX

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The case involved the right to be forgotten and the erasure of outdated articles, not related to cookies or consent mechanisms.

Outcome

Complaint Upheld

A data subject complaint that was upheld by the DPA.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Il Sole 24 Ore S.p.a. in IT

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Decision Date

26 January 2023

Authority

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

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