FCA Italia s.p.a. – €40,000 Fine (Italy, 2022)
FCA Italia s.p.a. was fined €40,000 for not promptly addressing a former employee's request to access their personal data. The company delayed the response, citing COVID-19 as a reason. This case emphasizes the need for businesses to have clear procedures for handling data access requests, even during challenging times.
What happened
FCA Italia s.p.a. delayed responding to a former employee's request to access their personal data.
Who was affected
The affected individual was a former employee who sought access to their personal data held by FCA Italia s.p.a.
What the authority found
The Italian DPA found that FCA Italia s.p.a. violated GDPR by not providing timely access to personal data as requested by the former employee.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder that companies must have robust systems for managing data access requests, regardless of external circumstances like the pandemic. Prompt responses are crucial to comply with data protection laws.
GDPR Articles Cited
The case involved a right of access request by a former employee, unrelated to 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 FCA 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
15 September 2022
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€40,000
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-6322About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. FCA Italia s.p.a. - Italy (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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