Italy: Italian Data Protection Authority launches Investigation into Kaspersky Antivirus Software
Description
Italian Data Protection Authority launches Investigation into Kaspersky Antivirus Software
On 18 March 2022, the Italian Data Protection Authority launched an investigation into the Kaspersky Antivirus Software. The authority aims to assess the risks posed to Italian subjects regarding their personal data, following developments in Ukrain…
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: other software
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
defendant
1
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
other service provider
Category
Firm-specific
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
personal data (all forms): storage (any form)
Regulatory tool
Regulator disclosure requirement
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1
personal data (all forms): transfer: cross-border
Regulatory tool
Regulator disclosure requirement
Obligation to make customer data available to government agencies
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1