Citynews S.p.A. – €15,000 Fine (Italy, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.
Citynews S.p.A. was fined EUR 15,000 for publishing health information about a person without permission. This matters because it shows that companies must be careful about how they handle sensitive information. It highlights the importance of having a valid reason before sharing personal data.
What happened
Citynews S.p.A. published an article that included health data of an individual without a valid legal basis.
Who was affected
The individual whose health data was published in the article.
What the authority found
The Italian DPA found that Citynews S.p.A. violated GDPR's requirement for lawful processing of personal data.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the need for companies to ensure they have a valid reason for processing sensitive data. It serves as a reminder that mishandling personal information can lead to significant penalties.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Italian DPA has fined Citynews S.p.A. EUR 15,000. The controller had published an article in a newspaper reporting on the arrest of an individual, including health data of the data subject without a valid legal basis.
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 Citynews S.p.A. in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Fine Date
14 April 2023
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€15,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1977
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Citynews S.p.A. - Italy (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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