Autostrade per l’Italia S.p.A – €1,000,000 Fine (Italy, 2023)
Autostrade per l’Italia S.p.A was fined €1,000,000 for placing cookies on users' devices without their consent. This matters because it shows that companies must get permission before tracking people online. It serves as a reminder for businesses to review their cookie practices.
What happened
Autostrade per l’Italia S.p.A placed cookies on users' devices before obtaining their consent.
Who was affected
Website visitors who interacted with Autostrade's online services were affected.
What the authority found
The Garante ruled that Autostrade violated GDPR rules by not obtaining valid consent for cookie placement.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the importance of obtaining user consent for cookies. Other companies should ensure they have clear consent mechanisms in place to avoid similar penalties.
GDPR Articles Cited
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The case focused on data processing roles and responsibilities related to a cashback app, not cookies or consent.
Violations (1)
Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.
Art. 6(1) GDPR
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Autostrade per l’Italia S.p.A in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Fine Date
22 June 2023
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€1,000,000
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-6160About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Autostrade per l’Italia S.p.A - Italy (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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