Wind Tre – €347,520 Fine (Italy, 2024)
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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National Law Articles
The case focuses on unauthorized marketing communications and data processing without consent, unrelated to cookie or consent banner issues.
Violations (2)
Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.
Art. 6(1) GDPR
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.
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Details
Fine Date
24 December 2024
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€347,520
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Wind Tre - Italy (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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