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Italian Electronic Communications Privacy Law

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Maximum Fine
€1.5M
Scope
Industry-Specific
Regulator
Garante & AGCOM
Sector
Telecom

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Overview

The Electronic Communications Privacy Law establishes specific requirements for protecting privacy in electronic communications, including rules for cookies, tracking technologies, and marketing communications.

Key Facts

  • Implements ePrivacy Directive in Italy
  • Enforced by Garante and AGCOM
  • Includes specific rules for cookies and marketing

Key Principles

Communications Secrecy

Protection of the confidentiality of electronic communications.

Requirements

  • Ensure communications privacy
  • Implement security measures
  • Control access rights
  • Monitor compliance
  • Handle breaches

Examples

  • Encryption protocols
  • Access control systems
  • Monitoring tools
  • Breach procedures

Marketing Communications

Protection of privacy in electronic marketing communications.

Requirements

  • Obtain prior consent
  • Provide opt-out options
  • Maintain records
  • Respect preferences
  • Regular audits

Examples

  • Consent collection forms
  • Opt-out mechanisms
  • Preference management
  • Audit reports

Compliance Requirements

Communications Privacy

Protection of privacy in electronic communications.

Implementation Steps

  • Implement security measures
  • Protect communications secrecy
  • Control access rights
  • Monitor systems
  • Handle breaches

Required Documentation

  • Security policies
  • Access control logs
  • Monitoring records
  • Breach procedures
  • Audit trails

Electronic Marketing Rules

Requirements for electronic marketing communications.

Implementation Steps

  • Obtain prior consent
  • Maintain opt-out system
  • Verify consent status
  • Process opt-outs promptly
  • Keep consent records

Required Documentation

  • Marketing consent forms
  • Opt-out records
  • Consent database
  • Processing procedures
  • Compliance reports

Enforcement & Penalties

Administrative Penalties

The Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante) and AGCOM can impose administrative penalties for violations.

Penalty Categories

Cookie Violations
Up to €1.5M
For non-compliance with cookie and tracking requirements
Marketing Violations
Up to €500,000
For unauthorized marketing communications
Communications Privacy
Up to €250,000
For breaches of communications confidentiality

Example Cases

Telecom Provider
€800,000
2023 - Unauthorized marketing communications
Online Platform
€400,000
2022 - Non-compliant cookie practices

Additional Measures

Authorities can impose various corrective measures beyond monetary penalties.

Penalty Categories

Service Restrictions
Temporary or Permanent
Limitation or prohibition of services
Mandatory Changes
Compliance Orders
Required modifications to systems or practices
Public Warnings
Publication
Public disclosure of violations

Example Cases

Email Service Provider
Service Restriction
2023 - Required to modify tracking practices
Digital Marketing Company
Compliance Order
2022 - Ordered to implement proper consent mechanism