Italy: Data Protection Authority investigation into e-Campus Online University over allegations of unlawful biometric data processing
Progress
Current status
in force
29 Jan 2026 in force
Scope
Implementers
Italy
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
software provider: other software
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Data Protection Authority found use of biometric data by e-Campus Online University to verify attendance was unlawful and imposed a fine of EUR 50'000
On 29 January 2026, the Data Protection Authority ruled that the processing of biometric data by e-Campus Online University for student attendance verification was unlawful and imposed an administrative fine of EUR 50’000. The case followed a report…
Event type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority