Realmaps S.r.l. – €100,000 Fine (Italy, 2025)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Realmaps S.r.l. was fined for collecting data without proper consent and failing to inform people about their data rights. This is significant because it highlights the importance of transparency and consent in data processing. Companies must ensure they follow data protection rules to avoid hefty fines.
What happened
Realmaps S.r.l. collected data on real estate owners and sold it without demonstrating a valid legal basis for processing.
Who was affected
Real estate owners whose data was collected and sold without their knowledge.
What the authority found
The Italian DPA found that Realmaps S.r.l. violated multiple GDPR principles, including lack of consent and insufficient information provided to individuals.
Why this matters
This case illustrates that businesses must have clear consent and transparency in their data practices. It serves as a reminder that neglecting these principles can lead to serious financial consequences.
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The Italian DPA imposed a fine of EUR 100,000 on Realmaps S.r.l. The controller collects data on every real estate owner and sells it to customers who use it for direct marketing purposes. The controller failed to comply with basic data processing principles. In particular, the processor failed to demonstrate a sufficient legal basis for its data processing, failed to inform data subjects about how their data is processed and how they can exercise their rights, failed to comply with the principle of data minimization, and failed to correctly designate a DPO.
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 Realmaps S.r.l. in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Fine Date
16 January 2025
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€100,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2649
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Realmaps S.r.l. - Italy (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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