Italian privacy regulator fined Fastweb €4.5 million for unlawful telemarketing data processing
Company: Fastweb S.p.A.
Summary
On 2 April 2021, Italy's data-protection authority announced a fine exceeding €4.5 million against Fastweb S.p.A. for unlawfully processing the personal data of millions of users for telemarketing. The authority identified unsolicited promotional contacts and deficiencies in consent, supplier oversight and accountability. Primary source: https://www.garanteprivacy.it/home/docweb/-/docweb-display/docweb/9570980