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Citynews S.p.A.: Non-compliance with general data processing principles

The Italian DPA has fined Citynews S.p.A.

€15,000 Fine
Citynews S.p.A.
ITALY
Art. 5 GDPR Art. 9 GDPR

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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.

Industry: Media, Telecoms and Broadcasting

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