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Foodinho Srl – €5,000,000 Fine (Italy, 2024)
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Foodinho Srl was fined for improperly processing data of around 35,000 drivers. The authority found that the company collected location data without consent and shared it with third parties. This ruling highlights the need for companies to protect user data and obtain proper consent.
What happened
Foodinho Srl unlawfully processed drivers' location data without their knowledge or consent.
Who was affected
Approximately 35,000 drivers using the Foodinho app.
What the authority found
The authority determined that Foodinho Srl violated multiple GDPR articles by failing to secure consent and implement necessary data protection measures.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the responsibility of companies to handle personal data carefully. It sets a precedent for stricter enforcement of data protection laws in the tech industry.
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The Italian DPA has fined the food delivery service Foodinho Srl EUR 5 million for unlawfully processing the data of approximately 35,000 drivers and for several violations of the GDPR. The DPA's investigation revealed that the company collected drivers' location data without their knowledge or consent—not only during working hours but also when the app was running in the background or inactive. Additionally, the DPA found that the company shared driver data with third parties without a valid legal basis. The investigation also uncovered that automated data processing was used for functions such as the evaluation system and task allocation during shifts, but the company had failed to implement necessary GDPR measures, such as allowing human intervention or enabling drivers to contest decisions made through the automated systems. Furthermore, biometric data, including facial recognition, was used without a valid legal basis. The investigation also revealed that drivers whose accounts were blocked received only standardized messages, with no information provided about their rights to appeal.
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No other enforcement actions found for Foodinho Srl in IT
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Details
Fine Date
13 November 2024
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€5,000,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2531
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Foodinho Srl - Italy (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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