LAW
The Italian law applicable on privacy issues is the Legislative
Decree no. 196 of 30 June 2003 ("Codice in materia di
protezione dei dati personali", the "Privacy
Code"). The Privacy Code implements Directives
46/1995/EC and 58/2002/EC.
DEFINITION OF PERSONAL DATA
Pursuant to section 4 of the Privacy Code, "personal
data" shall mean any information relating to individuals who
are or can be identified, even indirectly, by reference to any
other information including a personal identification number.
DEFINITION OF SENSITIVE PERSONAL DATA
Pursuant to Section 4 of the Privacy Code, "sensitive
data" shall mean personal data allowing the disclosure of
racial or ethnic origin, religious, philosophical or other beliefs,
political opinions, membership of parties, trade unions,
associations or organizations of a religious, philosophical,
political or trade unionist character, as well as personal data
disclosing health and sex life.
