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Acea Energia S.p.A.: Insufficient legal basis for data processing

The Italian DPA imposed a fine of EUR 3,000,000 on Acea Energia S.p.A.

€3,000,000 Fine
Acea Energia S.p.A.
ITALY
Art. 5 GDPR Art. 6 GDPR Art. 7 GDPR Art. 13 GDPR Art. 24 GDPR Art. 25 GDPR Art. 28 GDPR Art. 32 GDPR
Controllers Processing Supervisory Authorities Marketing Direct Marketing
Apr 10, 2025 Source gpdp.it

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The Italian DPA imposed a fine of EUR 3,000,000 on Acea Energia S.p.A. The controller built a network of call centers that engaged in aggressive customer recovery and marketing calls using data obtained and collected by the controller in a list. The controller had no legal basis for processing the data.

Industry: Transportation and Energy

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