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Real Estate Agency Fined for GDPR Violations

The Croatian Personal Data Protection Agency has fined a real estate agency EUR 100,000.00 for processing personal data in violation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The agency acted as a controller in this case.

National Supervisory Authority Fines Lenjeria Magică SRL for Data Processing Violation

The National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing in Romania has fined Lenjeria Magică SRL 15,000 lei for violating data processing laws related to website cookies. The company stored non-essential cookies without explicit user consent, breaching provisions of Law no. 506/2004 and Regulation (EU) 2016/679.

GDPR Sanction for Roumasport S.R.L.

The National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing in Romania has sanctioned Roumasport S.R.L. with a fine of 10,000 euros for violating GDPR provisions related to data security. The investigation followed a personal data security breach due to unauthorized access following cyberattacks.

GDPR Sanction for Ordonul Asistenților Medicali Neamț

The National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing in Romania sanctioned Ordonul Asistenților Medicali Generaliști, Moașelor și Asistenților Medicali din România – Filiala Neamț for GDPR violations. The entity received a fine of 2,000 euros and two reprimands for issues related to video surveillance and data subject information.

Data Protection Authority Fines iHUNT TECHNOLOGY for Privacy Violations

The National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing in Romania has fined S.C. iHUNT TECHNOLOGY IMPORT-EXPORT SA 20,000 lei for violating data protection laws regarding cookie consent. The investigation found that the company stored non-essential cookies without user consent.

CJEU Judgment: Online Marketplace Operator as Data Controller

The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled in Case C-492/23 that an online marketplace operator is a data controller under GDPR. The operator must identify and verify sensitive data in advertisements before publication and obtain explicit consent.

Italian Competition Authority Opens High-Speed Rail Market

The Italian Competition Authority has concluded an investigation into Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) by accepting binding commitments to open the high-speed rail market. These commitments ensure fair access for a third operator and amend RFI's capacity allocation rules to promote competition and passenger benefits.

Italian Competition Authority Closes FiberCop and TIM MSA Investigation

The Italian Competition Authority has closed its investigation into the Master Service Agreement between FiberCop and TIM by accepting commitments from the companies. The investigation, opened in December 2024, focused on exclusivity clauses, rebate schemes, and IRU transfer terms. The accepted commitments aim to ensure effective competition and maintain incentives for future investments in fibre infrastructure.

Italian Competition Authority Fines Bernabei Companies for Unfair Commercial Practice

The Italian Competition Authority has fined Bernabei s.r.l. and Bernabei Liquori s.r.l. a total of €400,000 for unfair commercial practices. The companies made misleading claims and omitted key information regarding discounts on alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks advertised on their website and app.

Italian Competition Authority Investigates Ambush Marketing for Milan-Cortina 2026

The Italian Competition Authority has launched two investigations and one moral suasion action against supermarket chains Rialto (Il Gigante), MD S.p.A. (MD), and SELEX Gruppo Commerciale S.p.A. (Famila) for alleged ambush marketing related to the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The actions are based on potential breaches of Article 10 of Law Decree No. 16/2020.