Italy: Data Protection Authority investigation into Foodinho for alleged privacy violations and using algorithms for identity verification of delivery drivers

Progress

Current status
in force
22 Nov 2024 in force

Scope

Implementers
Italy
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

22 Nov 2024
in force

Issued Data Protection Authority ruling in investigation into Foodinho for privacy violations including the use of algorithms for identity verification of delivery drivers

On 22 November 2024, the Italian Data Protection Authority issued a EUR.5 million fine against Foodinho, a food delivery application, for unlawfully processing the personal data of delivery riders registered in the digital platform. In addition, the…

Source
Event type investigation
Action type ruling
Government branch executive
Government body data protection authority

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