Limit Call S.r.l.s. – €60,000 Fine (Italy, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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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
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 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.
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Details
Fine Date
30 November 2023
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€60,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2187
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Limit Call S.r.l.s. - Italy (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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