# Private individual: Insufficient legal basis for data processing

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante)
- Date: 2023-03-02
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-1807
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/47922
- Topics: Direct Marketing, Personal Data, Consent, Processing Agreement, Processing, Supervisory Authorities

## Summary

The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 5,000 on a private individual. The individual had sent promotional messages to several data subjects without their consent.

## Full text

The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 5,000 on a private individual. The individual had sent promotional messages to several data subjects without their consent.

GDPR Articles: Art. 5 (1) a) GDPR, Art. 6 (1) a) GDPR, Art. 130 Codice della privacy
Industry: Individuals and Private Associations

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