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Realmaps S.r.l. – €100,000 Fine (Italy, 2025)
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Realmaps S.r.l. was fined EUR 100,000 for not following data protection rules when collecting and selling real estate owners' information. The company failed to show it had a legal reason to process this personal data and didn't inform people about their rights. This case highlights the importance of transparency and consent in data handling.
What happened
Realmaps S.r.l. was fined for not having a valid legal basis for processing personal data of real estate owners.
Who was affected
Real estate owners whose personal data was collected and sold by Realmaps S.r.l.
What the authority found
The Italian DPA ruled that Realmaps did not comply with data processing principles, violating several GDPR articles regarding consent and transparency.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes the need for companies to ensure they have proper consent and transparency when handling personal data. Other businesses should review their data practices to avoid similar penalties.
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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.
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.
Details
Fine Date
16 January 2025
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€100,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Realmaps S.r.l. - Italy (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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