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TV broadcast services company (R.T.I.) – Fine (Italy, 2020)
An Italian DPA found that a TV broadcast company improperly collected and disclosed personal data in a report. Although no fine was imposed, the case raised concerns about data privacy in media reporting. This situation serves as a reminder for companies to handle personal data responsibly.
What happened
The DPA ruled that the TV broadcast company collected and disclosed personal data without proper authorization.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was collected and disclosed in a TV report.
What the authority found
The DPA found no specific violations classified, but highlighted concerns about unauthorized data handling.
Why this matters
This case underscores the importance of respecting privacy when reporting news. Companies should ensure they have the right permissions before using personal data in their content.
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The case involved the unauthorized collection and disclosure of personal data in a TV report, unrelated to cookies or consent mechanisms.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for TV broadcast services company (R.T.I.) in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
2 June 2020
Authority
DPA Garanteperlaprotezio
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. TV broadcast services company (R.T.I.) - Italy (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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