Italy: Data Protection Authority investigation into Wikipedia's compliance with GDPR following its refusal to delete a biographical article
Progress
Current status
in force
09 May 2024 in force
Scope
Implementers
Italy
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued Data Protection Authority ruling requiring Wikipedia to de-index article
On 9 May 2024, the Data Protection Authority (DPA) issued its decision in response to a complaint about Wikipedia's refusal to delete a biographical article. The DPA rejected Wikipedia's arguments that it is a "neutral host" claiming non-EU jurisdic…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority