Garante Privacy

AgID Sanctioned: Why Administrative Penalties for Government Agencies Are Rare

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The Italian Data Protection Authority, known as the Garante per la protezione dei dati personali, has issued a formal sanction against the Agency for Digital Italy (AgID) for the unlawful processing of personal data. This administrative action, which highlights the complexities of governing digital infrastructure in the public sector, marks a significant moment in the … Read more

Italian Data Protection: Guidelines for Promoting Health Screenings

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Berlin, Germany – In a move designed to bolster public health initiatives while safeguarding patient privacy, Italy’s data protection authority, the Garante per la protezione dei dati personali, has issued recent guidelines allowing healthcare providers to use patient phone numbers to promote preventative screening programs. The ruling, formalized on February 12, 2026, clarifies that contacting … Read more