Wind Tre – €347,520 Fine (Italy, 2024)

€347,520Garante per la protezione dei dati personali24 December 2024Italy
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Wind Tre was fined for sending marketing messages without getting permission from users first. This matters because it shows that companies must respect people's choices about their personal information. Small businesses should ensure they have proper consent before contacting customers.

What happened

Wind Tre sent marketing communications without obtaining user consent.

Who was affected

Individuals who received marketing messages from Wind Tre without their consent.

What the authority found

The Garante found that Wind Tre violated data protection rules by processing personal data without valid consent.

Why this matters

This case highlights the importance of obtaining consent for marketing communications. Companies should review their consent processes to avoid similar penalties.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 7(GDPR)
Art. 24(GDPR)
Art. 28(GDPR)
Art. 32(GDPR)
Art. 33(GDPR)
Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 5(1)(f) GDPR
Art. 5(2) GDPR
Art. 6(1) GDPR
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Art. 5(1)(f) GDPR
Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 5(2) GDPR
Art. 6(1) GDPR
Art. 7 GDPR
Art. 24 GDPR
Art. 28 GDPR
Art. 32 GDPR
Art. 33 GDPR

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National Law Articles

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d. lgs- 196/2003
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Full Legal Summary
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The case focuses on unauthorized marketing communications and data processing without consent, unrelated to cookie or consent banner issues.

Violations (2)

Cookies Placed Before Consent
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Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.

Art. 6(1) GDPR

Third-Party Cookies Without Consent
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Third-party tracking cookies or scripts are loaded without obtaining prior user consent.

Art. 13, 14 GDPR

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Wind Tre in IT

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

24 December 2024

Authority

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

Fine Amount

€347,520

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