Italy: 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 Authority ordered the company to stop using biometric data of its riders, such as facial recognition for identity verification, and to stop sharing the riders' geolocation data with third-party companies without their knowledge and authorisation.