an unnamed data subject – Complaint Upheld (Italy, 2022)

Complaint Upheld
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali26 May 2022Italy
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Complaint Upheld

A complaint was upheld regarding the spread of revenge porn on social media, highlighting the need for better protections against harmful content. This case matters because it shows that authorities are taking action against serious violations of privacy and safety online. Social media platforms should strengthen their measures to prevent such abuses.

What happened

A complaint about the spread of revenge porn on social media was upheld.

Who was affected

Individuals affected by the unauthorized sharing of intimate images.

What the authority found

The authority upheld the complaint, emphasizing the need for social media platforms to address harmful content.

Why this matters

This case underscores the importance of protecting users from online harassment. Social media companies must improve their content moderation practices.

National Law Articles

Art. 144-<em>bis</em> d.lgs. 30 giugno 2003, n. 196

Entities Involved

an unnamed data subject
Facebook Italy
Meta Platforms Ireland Limited
Full Legal Summary
Detailed

The case involved the spread of revenge porn on social media platforms, unrelated to cookies or consent mechanisms.

Outcome

Complaint Upheld

A data subject complaint that was upheld by the DPA.

Violations (2)

Cookies Placed Before Consent
critical

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
critical

Third-party tracking cookies or scripts are loaded without obtaining prior user consent.

Art. 13, 14 GDPR

Details

Decision Date

26 May 2022

Authority

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

GDPRhub ID

gdprhub-5022

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