Limit Call S.r.l.s. – €60,000 Fine (Italy, 2023)

€60,000Garante per la protezione dei dati personali30 November 2023Italy
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Limit Call S.r.l.s. was fined €60,000 for making unauthorized telemarketing calls. They collected personal data without ensuring it was legal to use for marketing, and they didn't check if the numbers were on a public do-not-call list. This case highlights the importance of verifying consent before using personal data for marketing purposes.

What happened

Limit Call S.r.l.s. made telemarketing calls using personal data obtained without proper consent.

Who was affected

People whose personal data was used for telemarketing without their permission.

What the authority found

The Italian data protection authority found that Limit Call S.r.l.s. violated multiple GDPR rules by not checking the legality of their data collection and use.

Why this matters

This ruling emphasizes that companies must ensure they have valid consent before using personal data for marketing. It serves as a reminder for businesses to review their data collection practices.

GDPR Articles Cited

Art. 6(GDPR)
Art. 7(GDPR)
Art. 12(GDPR)
Art. 13(GDPR)
Art. 14(GDPR)
Art. 15(GDPR)
Art. 24(GDPR)
Art. 5(2) GDPR
Art. 130 Codice della privacy GDPR
Full Legal Summary
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The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 60,000 on Limit Call S.r.l.s. for unauthorized telemarketing. The controller had acquired lists of personal data without checking the legality of the data transfer, e.g. whether the data could also be used for commercial purposes or whether the data subjects had given their consent. In addition, it was not checked whether the telephone numbers called were entered in the public objection register.

Violations (1)

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 Limit Call S.r.l.s. in IT

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

Details

Fine Date

30 November 2023

Authority

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

Fine Amount

€60,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-2187

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