# Italian DPA fines Emirates EUR 180 000 for infringements concerning passengers’ health data

- Type: News
- Source: European Data Protection Board
- Date: 2026-10-09
- Original: https://www.edpb.europa.eu/news/italian-dpa-fines-emirates-eur-180-000-for-infringements-concerning-passengers-health-data_en
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/593300
- Topics: Personal Data, Special Categories of Data, Processing, Fines, Healthcare, Supervisory Authorities, Health Data, Healthcare, Types of Special Categories of Personal Data, Information Provision Modalities and Communication Methods

## Summary

Background informationDate of final decision: 14 May 2026National caseController: EmiratesLegal Reference(s): Article 5 (Principles relating to processing of personal data), Article 12 (Transparent information, communication and modalities for the exercise of the rights of the data subject) and Article 13 (Information to be provided where personal data are collected from the data subject)Decision: Administrative fine, Compliance orderWebsite topics: Health and research, Basic principlesSummary o

## Full text

Background informationDate of final decision: 14 May 2026National caseController: EmiratesLegal Reference(s): Article 5 (Principles relating to processing of personal data), Article 12 (Transparent information, communication and modalities for the exercise of the rights of the data subject) and Article 13 (Information to be provided where personal data are collected from the data subject)Decision: Administrative fine, Compliance orderWebsite topics: Health and research, Basic principlesSummary of the DecisionOrigin of the case The Italian Data Protection Authority (DPA) initiated an investigation following a complaint lodged by a passenger concerning the processing of health data by Emirates in connection with assistance for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility.The complainant stated that Emirates had required her to complete a MEDIF (Medical Information for Fitness to Travel or Special Assistance) form, although she claimed not to fall within the categories of passengers r

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