The Italian Data Protection Authority's Inspection Programme For The Second Half Of 2026

By resolution of 23 July 2026 (No. 584 in the Register of Decisions), the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali) identified the priorities for its inspection activities for the period from August to December 2026. These activities will be carried out by the Authority’s Office, also with the assistance of the Guardia di Finanza.

Areas of focus

The resolution identifies eleven thematic areas that will be the focus of the ex officio inspection activities, i.e. inspections conducted independently of complaints or reports:

1. processing of personal data in connection with geomarketing and neuromarketing activities;
2. processing activities included in electronic health records and carried out through medical apps;