The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has issued an opinion on the circumstances and conditions under which 'consent or payment' models, relating to behavioral advertising, may be implemented by large online platforms in a way that constitutes valid and freely given consent.

The Italian Supreme Court recently overturned the well-known decision taken by the Court of Rome concerning the online reputation assessment system 'Mevaluate'.

A recent ruling by the Court of Cassation in December 2023 (no. 36021/2023) recognised how the de-indexing of content on the web represents, more often than not, finding the delicate balance between the right to privacy and the right to information.

With Order No. 27189 of 22 September 2023, the Italian Supreme Court recognised the centrality of the GDPR in the determination of sanctions for violation of data protection laws.

The Italian Data Protection Autorithy sentenced H&M to a fine of €50,000.00 for breach of Articles 5, 88 and 114 of the GDPR