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Ministero degli Interni – €4,000 Fine (Italy, 2023)
Italy's Garante fined the Ministero degli Interni for sharing personal health data without permission. This case highlights the importance of having a legal basis before handling sensitive information. Companies must ensure they follow data protection rules to avoid penalties.
What happened
The Ministero degli Interni was fined for unauthorized communication of personal health data.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal health data was shared without consent were affected.
What the authority found
The Garante found that the Ministero degli Interni violated ePrivacy rules by failing to have a legal basis for sharing sensitive data.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes the need for organizations to have clear legal grounds for processing personal data. It serves as a reminder for companies to review their data handling practices to ensure compliance.
Entities Involved
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The case involved the unauthorized communication of personal health data without a legal basis, unrelated to cookies or consent mechanisms.
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Related Enforcement Actions (0)
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Details
Fine Date
23 March 2023
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€4,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Ministero degli Interni - Italy (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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