# Limit Call S.r.l.s.: Insufficient legal basis for data processing

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante)
- Date: 2023-11-30
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-2187
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/48302
- Topics: Direct Marketing, Right to Object, Controllers, Consent, Personal Data, Processing Agreement, Telecommunications, Data Controller, Marketing, Processing

## Summary

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.

## Full text

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.

GDPR Articles: Art. 5 (2) GDPR, Art. 6 GDPR, Art. 7 GDPR, Art. 12 GDPR, Art. 13 GDPR, Art. 14 GDPR, Art. 15 GDPR, Art. 24 GDPR, Art. 130 Codice della privacy
Industry: Media, Telecoms and Broadcasting

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